Biomass Technology
M.Sc.
Overview
Overexploitation of fossil resources, the climate crisis, or marine littering - biomass technologies are indispensable for solving the ecological problems of the present and future, as they can be used, for example, to develop renewable energy sources or degradable plastics. Students of the English-taught Master's degree program Biomass Technology (M.Sc.) learn to develop, analyze, and implement sustainable strategies for biomass utilization.
The joint degree program at the TUM Campus Straubing and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna has a strong interdisciplinary focus. It includes biotechnology, bioeconomy, materials science, and process engineering subjects. Students acquire in-depth knowledge of the cultivation, use, and processing of biogenic raw materials and waste products for energy generation or the production of alternative materials. They learn to evaluate production scenarios from an ecological and economic perspective and develop an extensive understanding of material and energy flows and their environmental impact. In doing so, they acquire holistic problem-solving skills and learn to consider not only the technical and economic but also the ecological, social, and ethical dimensions of the development and application of biomass technologies.
Graduates of the program understand how to secure the energy supply with the help of existing and newly tapped resources while simultaneously strengthening sustainability in forestry and agriculture. They are able to develop new markets, applications, and technologies, taking into account ecological, economic, and political aspects. As experts in biomass technologies, they are just as ideally qualified to work in business as they are in politics, administration, or science.
Structure
The program is divided into a compulsory area (Master’s thesis) and three large elective areas (categories 1 to 3). In the latter, modules can be selected individually and with regard to the desired profile. In Category 1, students must complete 20 CP. The basic core competencies of the qualification profile are taught here. Category 2 serves to develop a competence profile. There is no specialization, but four out of seven fields of interest are determined, in which modules can in turn be individually selected, which leads to a unique competence profile. 48 CP are to be earned in this area, 12 CP in each selected specialization area. Category 3 is divided into subject-specific and general elective modules that individually contribute to sharpening your profile and personal development.
Costs
Tuition
HK$64,898.24
(international)
HK$584.08
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. Aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure after the submission of an official application to a program. In this procedure, the TUM school or department determines whether you meet the specific requirements for its master’s degree program.
In the initial stages, the grades you obtained during your bachelor's program, as well as your written documents, will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected or invited to an admissions interview.
Language requirements
TOEFL
88