Metabolic processes of microorganisms, plant and animal cells: the right expertise can turn these building blocks into valuable products for global markets. The applications range from highly effective medication to safe mass-market human or animal food products. This Bachelor’s degree course teaches molecular biology and genetic methods, ranging from isolated laboratory trials to biotechnical processes. The Köthen campus guarantees practice-oriented production-focused training thanks to its excellent technical facilities. And it is all about going international: a close cooperation network provides for valuable intercultural collaboration and new contacts. Graduates can look forward to good prospects for the future: they are sought-after in research, development and production, in biotechnology companies, in medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, environmental agencies and by authorities.