Applied biology with best career prospects

New course of studies “Bioprocess engineering” starts at the University of Applied Sciences, Osnabrück

[Translate to English:] Gefragte Fachkräfte in Lebensmitteltechnik und Landwirtschaft: Absolventinnen und Absolventen mit biologischem und verfahrenstechnischem Know-how.

(Osnabrück, 24.03.2011) Working with microorganisms and renewable raw materials becomes increasingly important for many industries. For example, bacteria can produce flavors and colors that are used in the food and chemical industries. Microorganisms are also useful little helpers in the agricultural sector where they support the generation of energy from biomass, for example in biogas plants. Well trained experts are needed in this field. They should be familiar with the biological principles as well as with technical processes. The new bachelor program on “Bioprocess engineering in the agricultural and food industry” at the University of Applied Sciences in Osnabrück will impart this knowledge.

“Our new courses of study are focusing on the winning and utilization of biological resourcess”, explains Professor Angela Hamann-Steinmeier. Considering the increasing significance of renewable raw materials for the future, there will be a number of possible job assignments awaiting the graduates, for example in the agricultural and food industry sector. This industry with its 1.5m employees and an annual turnover of 190m Euros is one of the most important business sectors in Germany. Many companies operating in this field are located in the county of Osnabrück and adjoining regions.

The faculties of Agriculture & Landscape Architecture and Engineering & Computer Science will closely cooperate with the new Bachelor program in order to provide the necessary interdisciplinary skills from the biology and engineering fields. Professor Andreas Ulbrich emphasizes the benefits of the partner program: “Most courses of study offered at other universities have shortcomings in agricultural and food bioengineering. We are setting priorities in pooling the expertise and know-how from the agricultural science and the technology field.”

As with all other study courses offered at the University of Applied Sciences, the main emphasis in bioprocess engineering is placed on the practical relevance. The German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) in Quakenbrück will support the practical training. At the institute the students will be able to work with the latest and most advanced equipment. Added to that, there will be numerous cooperations with industrial companies providing for example guest lectures.

The future-oriented study course “Bioprocess engineering in the agricultural and food industry” is attractive for high school graduates with a preference for biology and chemistry. Interested students may apply at the university until 15 July. Prior to the start of the study course, a four week practical training must be completed. For more information on the new course of study please visit: www.future-of-green.de

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Sought-after experts in food engineering and agriculture: Graduates with a background in biology and process engineering.
 
Source: Hochschule Osnabrück – University of Applied Sciences