Shaping the future in an interdisciplinary way
Bachelor Applied Life Sciences
Exploring and sustainably improving life
You are interested in natural sciences, want to get to the bottom of the causes of diseases and develop new possibilities of diagnosis and therapy as a researcher? Here is your Chance to study Applied Life Sciences (ALS) at university of Kaiserslautern in Zweibrücken.
Our unique course of study provides you with up-to-date knowledge in biological and medical sciences. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, you will learn about the fascination of research and develop practical answers to scientific and medical questions. The degree program opens up excellent career prospects in research institutes or in the biotechnical and pharmaceutical industries. The bachelor's degree also qualifies you for a related master's program.
That's why you should study Applied Life Sciences (ALS) at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences:
The special features of the program include the high proportion of practical experience and its interdisciplinary structure. You will acquire professional skills at the interface between biomedicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutics, micro- and nanotechnologies:
- You will learn the essential basics of the natural sciences and gain practical experience in working with cultured stem cells, tissue engineering or electrophysiology.
- Numerous laboratory practicals teach you important skills in areas such as molecular biology, immunohistochemistry or cell culture technology
- You will experience the fascination of research while actively working in our research groups.
- Cooperating universities offer you the opportunity to spend a semester abroad, for example in Belgium, Finland, Spain or the USA.
At a glance
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Study Type
Undergraduate Studies, Präsenzstudium
Study Model
Full time studies
Campus
Zweibrücken
Faculty
Computer Sciences and Microsystems Technology
Normal period
7 Semester
Requirements
Allgemeine Hochschulreife oder Fachhochschulreife oder eine als gleichwertig anerkannte Vorbildung. Zulassungsbeschränkung (Numerus Clausus).
Pre Placement
not required
Start Informations
Winter Term
Teaching Language
Accreditation
Yes, AQAS e.V.
„The versatile courses and electives make the ALS program extremely varied. In addition, the practice-oriented final theses provide optimal preparation for a seamless entry into professional life. I also like the many contacts that you can make here, which helped me to get a doctoral position right after graduation."
Stephanie Rommel studied Applied Life Sciences and is now a doctoral student
„I cover the basics of medical safety, diagnostic techniques, vital signs and biosignals in my lecture. This results in requirements for measurement technology. My students thus learn about measurement systems for medical and diagnostic issues."
Prof. Dr. phil. Alexey Tarasov, Professor Biomedical measurement
Applied Life Science offers a research and application-oriented education for students with an interest in biology, medicine or pharmacy. In addition, the course, which is unique in Germany, teaches the fundamentals and applications of the future technologies microsystems technology and nanotechnology. Excellently equipped laboratories are available for research and development as part of the training.
In the first three semesters, students acquire basic knowledge of engineering and natural sciences. Practical courses and advanced electives in the fourth and fifth semesters deepen the knowledge acquired and enable initial practical applications. To this end, advanced courses are offered in biology, medicine, pharmaceutical engineering and microsystems technology, as well as in non-technical and technical electives.
By choosing in-depth blocks in the sixth semester, students* give their education a thematic focus. The first half of the 7th semester begins with a practical phase in a company or research institute. The second half is devoted to the final thesis. It complements the practice-oriented training and concludes the program.
The innovative degree program combines the natural and engineering sciences of physics, chemistry, microsystems and nanotechnology with the life sciences of biology, medicine and pharmacy.
Graduates have the practical and theoretical prerequisites for scientific and technical professions in the field of bio- and pharmaceutical sciences. The broad and interdisciplinary program also qualifies students for master's degree programs in the natural and engineering sciences at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences as well as at other colleges and universities.
- Basic theoretical and practical training in science and technology.
- Internships in high-tech laboratories of the university, companies and research institutions
- Collaboration in ongoing projects on current research topics
- Possibility to spend a semester abroad, for example in Belgium, Finland, Spain or the USA
Career prospects
The ALS degree program prepares you optimally for a career as a scientist. Already the bachelor's degree opens up exciting perspectives in bioanalytical laboratories as well as at pharmaceutical companies and research institutes, where you develop new drugs, are responsible for the quality control of pharmaceutical products or research the causes of diseases.
Alternatively, you can expand your expertise through a consecutive master's degree and a doctorate. Both are possible directly at our university. Many research groups offer exciting thesis and doctoral projects.
„Applied Life Sciences at Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences provides the necessary knowledge and skills for a scientific career in an excellent way. At our Center for Experimental Orthopaedics at Saarland University, numerous students have already completed their theses - most recently a doctorate in the field of musculoskeletal gene therapy with the top grade summa cum laude. We will gladly accept the promising ALS students in the future as well.“
Vice-Director Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Magali Cucchiarini Madry
Not only our campus in Zweibrücken has a lot to offer, the city also convinces with its charm. Zweibrücken offers you many opportunities to find a balance from your daily study routine.
Zweibrücken is very familiar and close to home due to its 34,000 inhabitants. Due to its special location, the city of roses forms a middle center of the many surrounding communities. In addition, the city is located directly on the border of France.
Culture and tourism are not neglected here. Annual events such as the city festival, various concerts or theater performances are firmly anchored. Furthermore, countless activities are offered. These range from climbing, hiking and bowling to shopping in one of the most famous outlets in Germany. But also a cozy evening out in one of the numerous cafes and bistros is possible. Let the "Zwebrigger Dialect" convince you!
| Recreation | Due to the many recreational facilities, there is always something to experience. Here is a small selection:
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Sports
| Support the regional clubs and teams. Whether ice hockey, handball, soccer, judo, athletics or horse racing and jumping tournaments take place on a regular basis. Do you prefer to be active yourself? The choice of clubs and memberships is limitless! |
| Events and celebrations | With the many events throughout the year, there is never a dull moment in Zweibrücken.
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| Hiking | Nestled between the biosphere reserves Pfälzerwald, Vosges and Bliesgau, Zweibrücken offers a variety of hiking trails.
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| Shoppen | The outlet is particularly well known, but also the many small boutiques and stores in the pedestrian zone invite you to stroll and store. |
You have successfully enrolled at Kaiserslautern University and are starting your studies. If only there weren't so many questions about what to do next, who to talk to if you're not sure, and what support measures are available. The Student Life Cycle department helps you to find your way from the beginning to the end and accompanies you through your studies with various offers.
Training in a particularly dynamic subject area also requires the constant updating of course content and equipment. To ensure both, our professors work in research projects at the forefront of current science. In addition, our laboratories offer impressive equipment that is regularly modernized.
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