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Bio-Materials Engineering

Bachelor of Science; tuition language: German

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Description

The biologisation of technology is advancing more and more. In the interdisciplinary bachelor's degree programme Bio-Materials Engineering, we thus combine two subject areas for you: biofunctional materials used in medicine for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes on the one hand, and materials made from renewable raw materials, bio-composites or products from bio-refineries on the other. Such materials can be used to produce implants, tissues and bio-based consumer goods (e.g. cellular agriculture, cultured meat) or sustainable technical products such as wind turbines, houses, furniture and paper. Together we will work on finding sustainable solutions for products or processes to further improve our environment and health.

In the degree programme, we teach you the skills of engineering to work on and solve complex problems in a structured way and to apply the basic knowledge from the natural sciences of biology, chemistry and physics as well as mathematics. Constructing, designing products and working together in interdisciplinary teams are also important components of the degree programme, as are the basics of digital technology and artificial intelligence.

Module Handbook (opens in new tab)

Study Regulations, Semester Course and Examination Schedule

Course Catalogue

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Podcast “Hörsaalgeflüster” (“Lecture hall talk”; in German)

Impressions from within the programme; in German

Save Europe's Energy – the Mechanical Engineering Escape Game; in German

Come in, we are open – orientation activities

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Bio-Materials Engineering at TU Darmstadt

Is the programme right for you? Find out!

Come and see, touch and feel, meet and greet:

hobit: Hochschul- und Berufsinformationstage in Darmstadt (orientation event; January and May)
University visits, labs, internships, and more

Or online:

Online Self-Assessment for selecting a course of study
Kann ich MINT?

For listeners:

Podcast “fuTUre students”

Perspectives on careers:

Career guidings with the #studentsofTUdarmstadt
TU Darmstadt Career Service

Semesters 6
Language German. Individual courses can be offered in English. Please be aware that scientific literature is be read and edited also in English.
Start of studies Winter semester
Internship ---
Admission Procedure Open / unrestricted degree programme without special procedures: no restriction in terms of numbers or otherwise
Application Application portal and application deadlines
Formal and language requirements for applicants with international qualifications
Good to know Costs and budget
Pre-Courses, orientation week, getting started
Preparatory courses for international students
Minimum requirements by the end of the second semester
Study Abroad
Part-time studies

Related Bachelor's Degree Programmes

Maschinenbau – Sustainable Engineering, B.Sc.

Related Teaching Degree Programmes

Metalltechnik – Lehramt an berufichen Schulen, B.Ed.

Master's Programmes

M.Sc. Bio-Materials Engineering (scheduled start: winter semester 2026/27)

Aerospace Engineering, M.Sc.

Maschinenbau, M.Sc.

After studying Bio-Materials Engineering, you will be familiar with materials, processes and products at the interface between classical engineering sciences and biology. This ranges from artificial muscles, veins and joints to plant-based lightweight constructions and issues of circular economy with bio-based products.

Industries such as the paper industry, which is undergoing a transformation into an industry for sustainable lightweight construction solutions, companies in the field of biomedical engineering or regenerative medicine, companies offering bio-based technical products, and the pharmaceutical and chemical industries are all waiting for our first graduates. There are opportunities for development in areas ranging from research to product development and production to technical management.

But what does that mean in more concrete terms? Here is an example for you:

  • Bio-based materials & circular economy: You develop materials that are completely recyclable or even biodegradable – for example, for packaging or lightweight components in cars. You test how these materials behave in everyday use and design production processes that ultimately generate as little waste as possible.
  • Biomedical printing processes: You work on technologies that are used directly in medicine. Special 3D printing processes can be used, for example, to produce custom-fit implants, artificial tissue or individual prostheses. Models for surgical training, patient-specific aids or organ-like structures for drug testing are also produced using 3D printing processes.

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