Overview The unique characteristics of the living cell are what make the process technologies different from others. Bioprocess technology makes it possible to transfer biotechnological methods to technical applications in the industry. Procedures that are already established in the laboratory must be optimized so that they work well for industrial production on a large scale. In addition to process technology know-how, this also requires knowledge about biotechnology, biopharmaceutical technology and laboratory practice. Quality management and quality assurance provide important parameters.Contact usContact us!Elisabeth Beck Elisabeth Holzmann, Bakk.techn. Johanna Bauer Barbara Philipp Favoritenstraße 222, E.3.22 1100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3600 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3609bioengineering@fh-campuswien.ac.atOffice hours during semester Mo to Thur, 4.30 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.Availability by phone Mo to Thur, 10.00 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. Fr, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.Duration of course4 SemestersOrganisational formpart-time120ECTSLanguage of instruction German18Study placesFinal degreeDiplom-Ingenieur (DI) comparable to Master of Science in Engineering (MSc)Application period for academic year 2023/241st January to 31thMay 2023tuition fee / semester:€ 363,361+ ÖH premium + contribution2 1 Tuition fees for students from third countries € 727,- per semester 2 for additional study expenses (currently up to € 83,- depending on degree program and year) What you can offer You have basic know-how in process technology and natural sciences. You are a process-oriented, system-related and analytical thinker. Innovation excites you. You want to strengthen your research skills in order to further develop and optimize process technologies. You enjoy working on projects in a team and would like to take on management responsibilities. Average English skills are expected. Language of instruction is German What we offer you Your education and research benefit from our close partnerships with well-known biotech companies as well as the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) and the Vienna Institute of Biotechnology (VIBT), who share the campus with us. The partnership enables you to take advantage of the BOKU's excellent infrastructure. In addition to the laboratories, this includes an industrial pilot plant with which it is possible in a preliminary stage to research production processes on a laboratory scale. Furthermore, numerous R&D projects in the degree program offer you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge applications and to make valuable contacts for your future career. Practical relevance is also guaranteed at our Campus Lecture evenings, which are open to all and feature contributions from prominent experts.Bioprocess technology makes it possible to transfer biotechnological methods to technical applications in the industry. Microorganisms, animal cells or other biological materials can be used in a variety of technical applications to produce individual products, to develop test kits or to plan production plants. A bio-industrial pilot plant at our campus provides us the unique opportunity of being able to develop biotechnological production processes on a laboratory scale and transfer them to the pilot scale in order to precisely research their scalability. The simulation of the production processes on a pilot scale helps determine deviations in each process step and develop process parameters for the commercial evaluation of the production processes. The results benefit teaching, research and the industry. For example, we use the facility together with the multi-technology company 3M to evaluate the latest filtration systems and applications for the production of medicinal products. What makes this degree program special What you will learn in the degree program The degree program focuses on process technology, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical technology and practical laboratory experience.Process technology covers control technology and plant engineering as well as plant design. In biotechnology you will specialize in bioprocess technology, downstream processing including practical laboratory experience, industrial microbiology and waste management technologies. Within the framework of biopharmaceutical technology you will acquire knowledge about pharmacology, toxicology, company hygiene, process analysis, quality control and validation. Knowledge of patent law, project management and corporate management will round out your portfolio. You will apply the methods of scientific work within the framework of your master's thesis. Curriculum 1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSAutomation Tutorial LBAutomation Tutorial LBLector: Dipl.-Ing. Werner Seiler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsConstruction of various simple control circuits and comparison of different control strategies. Each student builds her own control circuit using an Arduino starter kit, puts them into operation and studies their behaviour.Assessment methodsParticipation and protocol, final discussion.Teaching methodsExperiments with an Arduino starter kit and a laptop.LanguageGerman12Biogas Production and Algal Technology VOBiogas Production and Algal Technology VOLector: DI Mag. Wolfgang Gabauer, Dr. Katharina Ludwig1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsOverview on the biogas technology for energy recovery from renewable resources in combination with Algae technology for the development of biorefinery concepts. A focus will be put on process regulation and application fields for both technologies.Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodspresentation12Measurement, Control and Automation ILVMeasurement, Control and Automation ILVLector: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Richard Biener1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsintroduction to control theory Controllers (PID-control, two-position control, cascade control,…) requirement to control loops (performance, stability) control design, determination of controller paameters control of bioreactors (temperature, pH, pO2) practical design of flow and level controlAssessment methodswritten examTeaching methodslecture exercises practical trainingLanguageGerman1.53Bioreactors and Bioprocess Engineering ILVBioreactors and Bioprocess Engineering ILVLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem, FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsAfter the introduction, where the basic concepts and principles of bioprocess engineering are explained, the main bioreactor types and operation modes are presented. In the following section the kinetics of bioprocesses together with the underlying equations and graphs are outlined. Heat and mass transfer correlations, which are essential to be familiar with - especially for the design of bioreactors, are dealt in the following section. The characterization of various bioreactor types including enzyme reactors as weell as the upscaling principles are main topics of this lecture. Finally the basics of the sterilization technology and the design of SIP procedures are elucidated. The understanding as well as the benefit of the presented model equations for the particular unit operations are shown by some selected examples.Assessment methodsTwo written intermediate exams and a final test.Teaching methodsThe teaching is based on the following concept: First the scientific principles involved in a specific unit operation within biochemical engineering together with their practical application are elucidated. After a thorough discussion on the limitations of the respective Mathematical Model its practical value is shown by some examples.24Parenterals VOParenterals VOLector: O.Univ.-Prof. Mag.pharm. Dr. Helmut Viernstein1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe course addresses the technology of manufacturing formulations for the parenteral application as well as methods of quality control according to the rules of the European and international pharmacopeia. In this context, well established formulations and innovative products will be presented and special biopharmacutical aspects will be discussed.Assessment methodswritten examinationTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman12Bioprocesses and Products VOBioprocesses and Products VOLector: Dr. MMag. Agnes Bugajska-Schretter, DI (FH) DI Dr. Juan Antonio Hernandez Bort1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis course mainly presents biological and biotechnological manufactured products with the focus on application of innovative drugs (monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, gene therapy and cellular therapies) without overlooking the importance of plasma-derived products. Fundamentals of drug development also from a regulatory and economic point of view, including clinical development and the associated challenges and aspects of tolerability and effectiveness in selected diseases (including so-called orphan diseases) are discussed. The aim is to gain an understanding of “patient-tailored” approaches compared with historical, less unspecific treatments using examples from oncology. With in-depth examples of individual innovative therapeutic agents such as AAV9-based gene therapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors for tumor diseases and others, a holistic view is to be given from the perspective of developers and manufacturers on the one hand, but also patients. Basics of genetics and immunology with regard to their application in the context of modern, biological therapeutic approaches and vaccines are outlined. The relevance for practical use is considered from an economic, medical point of view, but also from the point of view of the health system payers (key players in the biotech industry, vaccination programs, biotech companies, licensing authorities, etc.). An outlook for activities in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry is given.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Platform Chemicals and Biopolymeres ILVPlatform Chemicals and Biopolymeres ILVLector: DI Dr. Hans Marx1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsTerminology; overview regarding the market situation - Biotechnological processes for the production of biobased materials and/or their monomeric precursors: Feedstocks for fermentation and their availability; Chemical derivatisation/synthesis of bioplastics; processing and moulding (especially thermoplastic moulding, e.g. extrusion and injection moulding); examples for applied moulding processesAssessment methodsPresentationsTeaching methodslecture and practiceLanguageGerman1.53Differential Equations for Bioprocess Engineering ILVDifferential Equations for Bioprocess Engineering ILVLector: Mag.rer.nat. Bettina Stidl, Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Paul Surer1SWS2ECTSLecture contents1. Part basic concepts of differential and integral calculus solution of differential equation linear differential equations 2.Part TutorialAssessment methodsparticipation, exercisesTeaching methodslecture12Technical Risk Analysis Practice UETechnical Risk Analysis Practice UELector: Dr. Reinhard Preiss1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsAnwendung spezieller Verfahren der Risikoanalyse: Fehlerbaumanalyse Ereignisbaumanalyse und Layer of Protection Analyse HACCP SWIFT (Structured What-If) Analysis, ChecklistenAssessment methodswritten exam (risk Analysis examples)Teaching methodsPresentation of techniques, common acquirement of working examples.12Validation ILVValidation ILVLector: DI(FH) Robert Schwarz1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe course covers the foundation of validation, regulatory requirements and guidelines, equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ), risk analysis, method validation, process validation, cleaning validation and sterilization/sanitization validation. Focusing of the preparation of associated documentation through validation projects will be included in practical detail.Assessment methodsConcurrent performance assessment via blended learning tasks and permanent review of content already bespoken incl. solving examples to demonstrate the ability to apply the content practically. If after the last lesson before the written final exam (or the final due date for the BL excercises) less than 60 % of the required performance were provided in addition, following directly the written final exam an oral examination has to be performed. This will be communicated the students affected in an appropriate manner (via Moodle, by mail). 1st test date: Written final exam (multiple choice, formulated questions and calculation examples). Generally, further dates (not exam attempts!) are conducted as oral exams. The test modality will be announced with the test date. Weighting of the final grade: Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40% (each part must be completed with a positive grade)Teaching methodsLecture (as distance learning via Zoom) and blended learning The lecture slides and additionally the comments of the lecturer during the lecture are the basis of the course content. Those will be additionally completed with the content (documents, videos, podcasts, internet links, ...) for the blended learning tasks. The sum of this all is relevant for the blended learning tasks (i.e. permanent progress check) and the written final exam.LanguageGerman-English12Energy, Heating and Cooling Technologies I ILVEnergy, Heating and Cooling Technologies I ILVLector: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl-Ing. Dr. Senad Novalin1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents1 Thermodynamics 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Change in State 1.3 The First Law of Thermodynamics 1.4 Thermal calculations 1.5 The Second Law of Thermodynamics 1.6 Work - Fluid Systems 1.7 Exergy 1.8 Heat Transfer 2 Technical Heat TransferAssessment methodsWritten examinationTeaching methodsLecture1.53Technical Risk Analysis ILVTechnical Risk Analysis ILVLector: Dr. Reinhard Preiss1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasic considerations in Risk Management Terminology in the field of risk analysis; Typical fields of application and legal aspects; Process safety incidents; Risk assessment (qualitativ, quantitive, semi-quantitative); Analysis methodologies: FMEA HAZOP Fault Tree Analysis (Basics)Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsPresentation, common acquirement of working examples.LanguageGerman12 2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSPlant Cleaning ILVPlant Cleaning ILVLector: DI (FH) Sandra Leupold, DI Dr. Karl Metzger, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTS12Selected Subjects in Bioprocess Engineering and Master Thesis Preparation SESelected Subjects in Bioprocess Engineering and Master Thesis Preparation SELector: DI DR. Karin Ahrer, Dipl.-Ing. Tamara De Zuani, BSc1SWS2ECTS12Downstream Processing (Practical Course) LBDownstream Processing (Practical Course) LBLector: Dipl.-Ing. Markus Mozgovicz, BSc., Dr. Monika Müller, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc3SWS6ECTS36Downstream Processing, Proteins ILVDownstream Processing, Proteins ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Dr. Petra Steppert, Msc.1.5SWS3ECTS1.53Energy, Heating and Cooling Technologies II ILVEnergy, Heating and Cooling Technologies II ILVLector: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl-Ing. Dr. Senad Novalin1.5SWS3ECTS1.53Enzyme Technology VOEnzyme Technology VOLector: Dr. Christian Leitner1SWS2ECTS12Bioprocess Engineering (Practical Course) LBBioprocess Engineering (Practical Course) LBLector: Atefeh Ebrahimian, DI Dr. Karl Metzger, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc, Dipl.-Ing. Harald Schillinger2SWS4ECTS24Pharmaceutical Technology ILVPharmaceutical Technology ILVLector: Mag. Theresa Balber, Mag. Dr. Cecile Philippe, Andreas Schirmbrand, Assoc.Prof. Priv.Doz. Mag. Dr. Stefan Tögel, O.Univ.-Prof. Mag.pharm. Dr. Helmut Viernstein2SWS4ECTS24Specific Statistics ILVSpecific Statistics ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Alexandra Posekany1SWS2ECTS12Statistical Design of Experiments I ILVStatistical Design of Experiments I ILVLector: Dr. Reinhard Ilk1SWS2ECTS12 3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSWastewater Treatment ILVWastewater Treatment ILVLector: Mag. Dr. Andreas Franz, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.Assessment methodsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.Teaching methodsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.LanguageGerman1.53Plant Design and Construction ILVPlant Design and Construction ILVLector: DI Josef Kriegl1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsPlant Engineering: Phases of Engineering and Construction of facilities. Explanation of enginering issues and engineering steps. Arrangement of equipments, utilities and site function for ideal material and personal flows, by taking the cleanroom classifications unter consiteration. Dimensioning of rooms sizes and definition of quality standards of rooms. Listing of necessary site functions for utilities. Mechanical Process Design: Basic needs and quality standards for equipments, pipes, valves and instruments (design, form, materials)Assessment methodswritten examination after the courseTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Industrial Facility Hygiene VOIndustrial Facility Hygiene VOLector: DI(FH) Robert Schwarz1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP) forms a quality framework for the production of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. Plant Hygiene represents a central pillar of GMP, both in the way of general principles for avoiding adventious product contamination and through specific forms of implementation and instruments.Assessment methodsConcurrent performance assessment via permanent review of content already bespoken incl. solving examples to demonstrate the ability to apply the content practically. 1st test date: Written final exam (multiple choice, formulated questions and calculation examples). Generally, further dates (not exam attempts!) are conducted as oral exams. The test modality will be announced with the test date. Weighting of the final grade: Final Exam 100%; blended learning tasks (in principle voluntary; can improve the overall grade, but cannot compensate a negative exam grade)Teaching methodsLecture (WS21/22 as distance learning via Zoom) and blended learning The lecture slides and additionally the comments of the lecturer during the lecture are the basis of the course content. Those will be additionally completed with the content (documents, videos, podcasts, internet links, ...) for the blended learning tasks. The sum of this all is relevant for the final exam.LanguageGerman-English12Biosafety and Biosecurity VOBiosafety and Biosecurity VOLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsThis course willl convey concepts and requirements for biological safety, as well as occupational health and safety, as covered in EN 45000. In this context the course will include a discussion of biological risk, followed by related and required measures measures as defined by the risk classes and the austrian VbA.Assessment methodsFinal ExamTeaching methodsLectured CourseLanguageGerman-English0.51Business Plan and Cost Accounting ILVBusiness Plan and Cost Accounting ILVLector: Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Pfeffer, Mag. Karin Pfeffer2SWS4ECTSLecture contents"hands-on" priciples in business administration Development of a business planAssessment methodspreparation & presentation of a business planTeaching methodslecture, WorkshopLanguageGerman24Fermentation Practical LBFermentation Practical LBLector: Ing. Michael Geissler, MSc., FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBrewing at a Craft Beer Brewery: > Recipe design > Scale up 50L -> 10hL and comparison > QA/QC of brewing process > Filling - KEGs and bottles > MarketingAssessment methodsProtocolTeaching methodspractical course12Innovation and Entrepreneurship ILVInnovation and Entrepreneurship ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gottfried Himmler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe Entrepreneur How do new things develop? Recipies for success? What is an enterprise? Systems theory perspective What is management? Entrepreneur versus Manager: Tasks Character The idea The Business Model The Business Plan The ideal Leader. Basics of Management. Tasks of Managers. Management Tools.Assessment methodsOralTeaching methodsLecture & WorkshopLanguageGerman12Microbial Production Strains and Strain Development VOMicrobial Production Strains and Strain Development VOLector: Dr.rer.nat. Christoph Metzner1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsShort introduction: Products, expression systems, markets Metabolic Engineering: Aims, Prerequisites, Methods Optimising Product or Production? Focus Biomedicine: Antibody – Vaccine - Gene therapy vector Examples from recent publications Bottlenecks in Production/Upscaling Mini seminar on Metabolic Engineering on a real-life example: „ Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Protein Production for VLP vaccines – Assessing different strategies“Assessment methodsFinal ExamTeaching methodsLecture - e-learning - mini-seminar - discussionLanguageGerman-English1.52Molecular Biology Laboratory Practical LBMolecular Biology Laboratory Practical LBLector: Atefeh Ebrahimian, Ing. DI (FH) Dr. Harald Kühnel, MSc, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction to eukaryotic (mammalian) cell culture Basic Methods: Thawing, Splitting, Seeding, Harvesting, Freezing, Transfection methods: Co-precipitation and lipofection Influence of e.g. different plasmid backbones or different host cell lines on product Analysis: Fluorometric, cytotoxicity, protein content (specific vs. total)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment of course work/protocolTeaching methodsLecture, experimentation, discussionLanguageGerman-English12Patenting ILVPatenting ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Anatol Dietl, Mag. iur. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Dr. Michael Stadler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsProtective rights; Reading patent documents; scope of protection; novelty, state of the art; inventive step; further requirements of patentability; patent application procedure; international patent laws and treatys; patent licensing;Assessment methodswritten tests at the beginning of the lecture units; homework problemTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman12Statistical Design of Experiments II UEStatistical Design of Experiments II UELector: Dr. Reinhard Ilk1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStructure of statistical designs for more than two factors, differences between individual designs with regard to extent, output and results of various experimental designs. Analysis of experiments by using t-statistics and the General Linear Model (GLM).Assessment methodsTest mode: Exercises to be performed within the lecture sequence. Written test after lecture is finished. The test will consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions and application examples with open questions. Working with the software will be part of the exercises, but not part of the test! The grading is based to each one-third on the performance of the exercise and the two parts of the written test. Attendance and contribution is recognized whenever the evaluation decision is marginal. In case the test is failed, the repeat test will always be held as an oral exam.Teaching methodsLecture with embedded practical exercises. The content will be taught in training locations enabling access to statistics software provided. Work on exercise examples can be done on individual time management.12Technical Project Management ILVTechnical Project Management ILVLector: DI Josef Kriegl0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIn addition to the different tasks involved in the project management of biotechnological plants, which include process engineering as well as supply engineering and buildings, topics such as fast track, sustainability or risk prevention are decisive factors for the success of projects.Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsLecture0.51Water and Ventilation Technology ILVWater and Ventilation Technology ILVLector: Ing. Harald Lepuschitz, BSc MSc, Ing. Walter Lintner1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsWater, Potable Water, Purified Water, Methodes of Purification, Maintenance, Equipment for measuring parametersAssessment methodsAttendance and active participationTeaching methodslecture with slides, lecture notes12Sterilization and Disinfection ILVSterilization and Disinfection ILVLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTerms and overview of processes for microbial inactivation Processes of moist heat inactivation, as well as chemical and thermal disinfection Predictive calculation modelsAssessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsLectured courseLanguageGerman-English12 4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSMaster Thesis Supervision APMaster Thesis Supervision APLector: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer0SWS1ECTS01Master Thesis MTMaster Thesis MTLector: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer0SWS28ECTS028Master Thesis Seminar SEMaster Thesis Seminar SELector: Ing. DI (FH) Dr. Harald Kühnel, MSc, FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer1SWS1ECTS11Semester dates Winter semester: Mid of August to end of January Summer semester: Beginning of February to mid of JulyNumber of teaching weeks: 20 per semester Times 6.00 p.m.-9.20 p.m. (ca. four times from Mon to Fri), Sat ca every two weeks from 8.30 a.m. (all day)Language of instruction German Career opportunities Bioprocess technology experts with a strong basis in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) are particularly sought after. Your professional spectrum will extend from the planning, development and implementation of biotechnological production processes all the way to the operation of biotechnological plants. You will find a career in the following occupational fields:Biopharmaceutical industryIndustrial biotechnologyFood industry Environmental technologyPlant engineering Admission Admission requirements Bachelor degree in natural sciences-technology or similar qualification from an institute of higher education with a total of 180 ECTS credits with at least: 60 ECTS credits in natural sciences (chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology) and13 ECTS credits in technical subjects (process engineering, principals of bioprocess technology, measurement and control technology).More information is available upon request.Equivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.Regulation for the admission of third country citizens (PDF 233 KB)Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates (PDF 145 KB) Application There are 18 places available in the master’s degree program in Bioprocess Technology each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:1,5.To apply you will require the following documents:Proof of identity (copy of passport or copy of identity card)In case German is not your first language: Proof of German language skills at level C1Bachelor/diploma certificate or equivalent certificate from abroad Certificates from abroad as well as a description of the courses and exemplary documents must be submitted as certified translations.Letters of recommendation from teachers from the institute abroad will help the head of the academic section to assess whether the admission requirements have been fulfilled.List of courses completed or transcriptLetter of motivationCV in table formPlease note: It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program. Admission procedure The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.Aim The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for an applicant's chosen profession.Procedure The written admission test assesses the applicant's knowledge of natural sciences and technology. Applicants then undergo an admission interview on the same day to provide a first impression of their personal aptitude. The qualities interviewers are looking for include professional motivation, an understanding of the profession, performance, time management. Points are assigned to each section of the test.Criteria The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system: Written admission test (60%)Admission interview (40%)The study places are awarded at the latest in mid-July based on this ranking. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner. Dates Written test and interview May and JunePlanned start of the first semester Mid of August Studying with disabilities If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if you have a specific need in the admission procedure due to an impairment, please contact Ursula Weilenmann for organizational reasons as early as possible at barrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.at.Since we try to take into account individual needs due to disabilities when conducting the written admission test, we ask you to indicate in your online application to Weilenmann in which form you require support.Your contact person in the department Gender & Diversity ManagementMag.a Ursula Weilenmannbarrierefrei@fh-campuswien.ac.athttp://www.fh-campuswien.ac.at/barrierefrei Contact > FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer Head of Degree Programs Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnological Quality Management, Bioprocess Engineering T: +43 1 606 68 77-3601michael.maurer@fh-campuswien.ac.at Secretary's office Elisabeth Beck Elisabeth Holzmann, Bakk.techn. Johanna Bauer Barbara Philipp Favoritenstraße 222, E.3.22 1100 Vienna T: +43 1 606 68 77-3600 F: +43 1 606 68 77-3609bioengineering@fh-campuswien.ac.atOffice hours during semester Mo to Thur, 4.30 p.m. to 6.15 p.m.Availability by phone Mo to Thur, 10.00 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. Fr, 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m.New study location from winter semester 2022/23 The Department of Applied Life Sciences will move to the new building at Favoritenstraße 222, 1100 Vienna in the summer of 2022. Teaching staff and research staff > Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem Academic Staff> Ing. DI (FH) Dr. Harald Kühnel, MSc Academic Staff Cooperations and Campusnetzwerk We work closely with numerous industrial companies, universities such as the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (ACIB) and other research institutes. This guarantees you strong contacts for internships, employment or participation in research and development activities. You can find information about our cooperation activities and much more at Campusnetzwerk.It’s well worth visiting the site as it may direct you to a new job or interesting event held by our cooperation partners! Welcome to our Campusnetzwerk Find suitable job offers, build valuable mentoring relationships and expand your professional network - become part of our community!Register now for free Downloads and Links Information Folder Bioprocess Technology Master (PDF 112 KB)Folder Applied Life Sciences (PDF 831 KB)
1. Semesters LectureSWSECTSAutomation Tutorial LBAutomation Tutorial LBLector: Dipl.-Ing. Werner Seiler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsConstruction of various simple control circuits and comparison of different control strategies. Each student builds her own control circuit using an Arduino starter kit, puts them into operation and studies their behaviour.Assessment methodsParticipation and protocol, final discussion.Teaching methodsExperiments with an Arduino starter kit and a laptop.LanguageGerman12Biogas Production and Algal Technology VOBiogas Production and Algal Technology VOLector: DI Mag. Wolfgang Gabauer, Dr. Katharina Ludwig1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsOverview on the biogas technology for energy recovery from renewable resources in combination with Algae technology for the development of biorefinery concepts. A focus will be put on process regulation and application fields for both technologies.Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodspresentation12Measurement, Control and Automation ILVMeasurement, Control and Automation ILVLector: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Richard Biener1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsintroduction to control theory Controllers (PID-control, two-position control, cascade control,…) requirement to control loops (performance, stability) control design, determination of controller paameters control of bioreactors (temperature, pH, pO2) practical design of flow and level controlAssessment methodswritten examTeaching methodslecture exercises practical trainingLanguageGerman1.53Bioreactors and Bioprocess Engineering ILVBioreactors and Bioprocess Engineering ILVLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem, FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer2SWS4ECTSLecture contentsAfter the introduction, where the basic concepts and principles of bioprocess engineering are explained, the main bioreactor types and operation modes are presented. In the following section the kinetics of bioprocesses together with the underlying equations and graphs are outlined. Heat and mass transfer correlations, which are essential to be familiar with - especially for the design of bioreactors, are dealt in the following section. The characterization of various bioreactor types including enzyme reactors as weell as the upscaling principles are main topics of this lecture. Finally the basics of the sterilization technology and the design of SIP procedures are elucidated. The understanding as well as the benefit of the presented model equations for the particular unit operations are shown by some selected examples.Assessment methodsTwo written intermediate exams and a final test.Teaching methodsThe teaching is based on the following concept: First the scientific principles involved in a specific unit operation within biochemical engineering together with their practical application are elucidated. After a thorough discussion on the limitations of the respective Mathematical Model its practical value is shown by some examples.24Parenterals VOParenterals VOLector: O.Univ.-Prof. Mag.pharm. Dr. Helmut Viernstein1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe course addresses the technology of manufacturing formulations for the parenteral application as well as methods of quality control according to the rules of the European and international pharmacopeia. In this context, well established formulations and innovative products will be presented and special biopharmacutical aspects will be discussed.Assessment methodswritten examinationTeaching methodslectureLanguageGerman12Bioprocesses and Products VOBioprocesses and Products VOLector: Dr. MMag. Agnes Bugajska-Schretter, DI (FH) DI Dr. Juan Antonio Hernandez Bort1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis course mainly presents biological and biotechnological manufactured products with the focus on application of innovative drugs (monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, gene therapy and cellular therapies) without overlooking the importance of plasma-derived products. Fundamentals of drug development also from a regulatory and economic point of view, including clinical development and the associated challenges and aspects of tolerability and effectiveness in selected diseases (including so-called orphan diseases) are discussed. The aim is to gain an understanding of “patient-tailored” approaches compared with historical, less unspecific treatments using examples from oncology. With in-depth examples of individual innovative therapeutic agents such as AAV9-based gene therapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors for tumor diseases and others, a holistic view is to be given from the perspective of developers and manufacturers on the one hand, but also patients. Basics of genetics and immunology with regard to their application in the context of modern, biological therapeutic approaches and vaccines are outlined. The relevance for practical use is considered from an economic, medical point of view, but also from the point of view of the health system payers (key players in the biotech industry, vaccination programs, biotech companies, licensing authorities, etc.). An outlook for activities in the biotech and pharmaceutical industry is given.Assessment methodsFinal examTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Platform Chemicals and Biopolymeres ILVPlatform Chemicals and Biopolymeres ILVLector: DI Dr. Hans Marx1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsTerminology; overview regarding the market situation - Biotechnological processes for the production of biobased materials and/or their monomeric precursors: Feedstocks for fermentation and their availability; Chemical derivatisation/synthesis of bioplastics; processing and moulding (especially thermoplastic moulding, e.g. extrusion and injection moulding); examples for applied moulding processesAssessment methodsPresentationsTeaching methodslecture and practiceLanguageGerman1.53Differential Equations for Bioprocess Engineering ILVDifferential Equations for Bioprocess Engineering ILVLector: Mag.rer.nat. Bettina Stidl, Dipl.-Ing. Dr.mont. Paul Surer1SWS2ECTSLecture contents1. Part basic concepts of differential and integral calculus solution of differential equation linear differential equations 2.Part TutorialAssessment methodsparticipation, exercisesTeaching methodslecture12Technical Risk Analysis Practice UETechnical Risk Analysis Practice UELector: Dr. Reinhard Preiss1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsAnwendung spezieller Verfahren der Risikoanalyse: Fehlerbaumanalyse Ereignisbaumanalyse und Layer of Protection Analyse HACCP SWIFT (Structured What-If) Analysis, ChecklistenAssessment methodswritten exam (risk Analysis examples)Teaching methodsPresentation of techniques, common acquirement of working examples.12Validation ILVValidation ILVLector: DI(FH) Robert Schwarz1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe course covers the foundation of validation, regulatory requirements and guidelines, equipment qualification (DQ, IQ, OQ, PQ), risk analysis, method validation, process validation, cleaning validation and sterilization/sanitization validation. Focusing of the preparation of associated documentation through validation projects will be included in practical detail.Assessment methodsConcurrent performance assessment via blended learning tasks and permanent review of content already bespoken incl. solving examples to demonstrate the ability to apply the content practically. If after the last lesson before the written final exam (or the final due date for the BL excercises) less than 60 % of the required performance were provided in addition, following directly the written final exam an oral examination has to be performed. This will be communicated the students affected in an appropriate manner (via Moodle, by mail). 1st test date: Written final exam (multiple choice, formulated questions and calculation examples). Generally, further dates (not exam attempts!) are conducted as oral exams. The test modality will be announced with the test date. Weighting of the final grade: Final Exam 60% and blended learning tasks 40% (each part must be completed with a positive grade)Teaching methodsLecture (as distance learning via Zoom) and blended learning The lecture slides and additionally the comments of the lecturer during the lecture are the basis of the course content. Those will be additionally completed with the content (documents, videos, podcasts, internet links, ...) for the blended learning tasks. The sum of this all is relevant for the blended learning tasks (i.e. permanent progress check) and the written final exam.LanguageGerman-English12Energy, Heating and Cooling Technologies I ILVEnergy, Heating and Cooling Technologies I ILVLector: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl-Ing. Dr. Senad Novalin1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contents1 Thermodynamics 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Change in State 1.3 The First Law of Thermodynamics 1.4 Thermal calculations 1.5 The Second Law of Thermodynamics 1.6 Work - Fluid Systems 1.7 Exergy 1.8 Heat Transfer 2 Technical Heat TransferAssessment methodsWritten examinationTeaching methodsLecture1.53Technical Risk Analysis ILVTechnical Risk Analysis ILVLector: Dr. Reinhard Preiss1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBasic considerations in Risk Management Terminology in the field of risk analysis; Typical fields of application and legal aspects; Process safety incidents; Risk assessment (qualitativ, quantitive, semi-quantitative); Analysis methodologies: FMEA HAZOP Fault Tree Analysis (Basics)Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsPresentation, common acquirement of working examples.LanguageGerman12
2. Semesters LectureSWSECTSPlant Cleaning ILVPlant Cleaning ILVLector: DI (FH) Sandra Leupold, DI Dr. Karl Metzger, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTS12Selected Subjects in Bioprocess Engineering and Master Thesis Preparation SESelected Subjects in Bioprocess Engineering and Master Thesis Preparation SELector: DI DR. Karin Ahrer, Dipl.-Ing. Tamara De Zuani, BSc1SWS2ECTS12Downstream Processing (Practical Course) LBDownstream Processing (Practical Course) LBLector: Dipl.-Ing. Markus Mozgovicz, BSc., Dr. Monika Müller, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc3SWS6ECTS36Downstream Processing, Proteins ILVDownstream Processing, Proteins ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Dr. Petra Steppert, Msc.1.5SWS3ECTS1.53Energy, Heating and Cooling Technologies II ILVEnergy, Heating and Cooling Technologies II ILVLector: Ao.Univ.Prof. Dipl-Ing. Dr. Senad Novalin1.5SWS3ECTS1.53Enzyme Technology VOEnzyme Technology VOLector: Dr. Christian Leitner1SWS2ECTS12Bioprocess Engineering (Practical Course) LBBioprocess Engineering (Practical Course) LBLector: Atefeh Ebrahimian, DI Dr. Karl Metzger, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc, Dipl.-Ing. Harald Schillinger2SWS4ECTS24Pharmaceutical Technology ILVPharmaceutical Technology ILVLector: Mag. Theresa Balber, Mag. Dr. Cecile Philippe, Andreas Schirmbrand, Assoc.Prof. Priv.Doz. Mag. Dr. Stefan Tögel, O.Univ.-Prof. Mag.pharm. Dr. Helmut Viernstein2SWS4ECTS24Specific Statistics ILVSpecific Statistics ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Alexandra Posekany1SWS2ECTS12Statistical Design of Experiments I ILVStatistical Design of Experiments I ILVLector: Dr. Reinhard Ilk1SWS2ECTS12
3. Semesters LectureSWSECTSWastewater Treatment ILVWastewater Treatment ILVLector: Mag. Dr. Andreas Franz, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.Assessment methodsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.Teaching methodsThis course is held in German. The description is therefore also restricted to German.LanguageGerman1.53Plant Design and Construction ILVPlant Design and Construction ILVLector: DI Josef Kriegl1.5SWS3ECTSLecture contentsPlant Engineering: Phases of Engineering and Construction of facilities. Explanation of enginering issues and engineering steps. Arrangement of equipments, utilities and site function for ideal material and personal flows, by taking the cleanroom classifications unter consiteration. Dimensioning of rooms sizes and definition of quality standards of rooms. Listing of necessary site functions for utilities. Mechanical Process Design: Basic needs and quality standards for equipments, pipes, valves and instruments (design, form, materials)Assessment methodswritten examination after the courseTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman1.53Industrial Facility Hygiene VOIndustrial Facility Hygiene VOLector: DI(FH) Robert Schwarz1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP) forms a quality framework for the production of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products. Plant Hygiene represents a central pillar of GMP, both in the way of general principles for avoiding adventious product contamination and through specific forms of implementation and instruments.Assessment methodsConcurrent performance assessment via permanent review of content already bespoken incl. solving examples to demonstrate the ability to apply the content practically. 1st test date: Written final exam (multiple choice, formulated questions and calculation examples). Generally, further dates (not exam attempts!) are conducted as oral exams. The test modality will be announced with the test date. Weighting of the final grade: Final Exam 100%; blended learning tasks (in principle voluntary; can improve the overall grade, but cannot compensate a negative exam grade)Teaching methodsLecture (WS21/22 as distance learning via Zoom) and blended learning The lecture slides and additionally the comments of the lecturer during the lecture are the basis of the course content. Those will be additionally completed with the content (documents, videos, podcasts, internet links, ...) for the blended learning tasks. The sum of this all is relevant for the final exam.LanguageGerman-English12Biosafety and Biosecurity VOBiosafety and Biosecurity VOLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsThis course willl convey concepts and requirements for biological safety, as well as occupational health and safety, as covered in EN 45000. In this context the course will include a discussion of biological risk, followed by related and required measures measures as defined by the risk classes and the austrian VbA.Assessment methodsFinal ExamTeaching methodsLectured CourseLanguageGerman-English0.51Business Plan and Cost Accounting ILVBusiness Plan and Cost Accounting ILVLector: Mag. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Martin Pfeffer, Mag. Karin Pfeffer2SWS4ECTSLecture contents"hands-on" priciples in business administration Development of a business planAssessment methodspreparation & presentation of a business planTeaching methodslecture, WorkshopLanguageGerman24Fermentation Practical LBFermentation Practical LBLector: Ing. Michael Geissler, MSc., FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsBrewing at a Craft Beer Brewery: > Recipe design > Scale up 50L -> 10hL and comparison > QA/QC of brewing process > Filling - KEGs and bottles > MarketingAssessment methodsProtocolTeaching methodspractical course12Innovation and Entrepreneurship ILVInnovation and Entrepreneurship ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Gottfried Himmler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsThe Entrepreneur How do new things develop? Recipies for success? What is an enterprise? Systems theory perspective What is management? Entrepreneur versus Manager: Tasks Character The idea The Business Model The Business Plan The ideal Leader. Basics of Management. Tasks of Managers. Management Tools.Assessment methodsOralTeaching methodsLecture & WorkshopLanguageGerman12Microbial Production Strains and Strain Development VOMicrobial Production Strains and Strain Development VOLector: Dr.rer.nat. Christoph Metzner1.5SWS2ECTSLecture contentsShort introduction: Products, expression systems, markets Metabolic Engineering: Aims, Prerequisites, Methods Optimising Product or Production? Focus Biomedicine: Antibody – Vaccine - Gene therapy vector Examples from recent publications Bottlenecks in Production/Upscaling Mini seminar on Metabolic Engineering on a real-life example: „ Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Protein Production for VLP vaccines – Assessing different strategies“Assessment methodsFinal ExamTeaching methodsLecture - e-learning - mini-seminar - discussionLanguageGerman-English1.52Molecular Biology Laboratory Practical LBMolecular Biology Laboratory Practical LBLector: Atefeh Ebrahimian, Ing. DI (FH) Dr. Harald Kühnel, MSc, Laurentius Orsolic, BSc1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsIntroduction to eukaryotic (mammalian) cell culture Basic Methods: Thawing, Splitting, Seeding, Harvesting, Freezing, Transfection methods: Co-precipitation and lipofection Influence of e.g. different plasmid backbones or different host cell lines on product Analysis: Fluorometric, cytotoxicity, protein content (specific vs. total)Assessment methodsContinuous assessment of course work/protocolTeaching methodsLecture, experimentation, discussionLanguageGerman-English12Patenting ILVPatenting ILVLector: Dipl.-Ing. Anatol Dietl, Mag. iur. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Dr. Michael Stadler1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsProtective rights; Reading patent documents; scope of protection; novelty, state of the art; inventive step; further requirements of patentability; patent application procedure; international patent laws and treatys; patent licensing;Assessment methodswritten tests at the beginning of the lecture units; homework problemTeaching methodsLectureLanguageGerman12Statistical Design of Experiments II UEStatistical Design of Experiments II UELector: Dr. Reinhard Ilk1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsStructure of statistical designs for more than two factors, differences between individual designs with regard to extent, output and results of various experimental designs. Analysis of experiments by using t-statistics and the General Linear Model (GLM).Assessment methodsTest mode: Exercises to be performed within the lecture sequence. Written test after lecture is finished. The test will consist of a combination of multiple-choice questions and application examples with open questions. Working with the software will be part of the exercises, but not part of the test! The grading is based to each one-third on the performance of the exercise and the two parts of the written test. Attendance and contribution is recognized whenever the evaluation decision is marginal. In case the test is failed, the repeat test will always be held as an oral exam.Teaching methodsLecture with embedded practical exercises. The content will be taught in training locations enabling access to statistics software provided. Work on exercise examples can be done on individual time management.12Technical Project Management ILVTechnical Project Management ILVLector: DI Josef Kriegl0.5SWS1ECTSLecture contentsIn addition to the different tasks involved in the project management of biotechnological plants, which include process engineering as well as supply engineering and buildings, topics such as fast track, sustainability or risk prevention are decisive factors for the success of projects.Assessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsLecture0.51Water and Ventilation Technology ILVWater and Ventilation Technology ILVLector: Ing. Harald Lepuschitz, BSc MSc, Ing. Walter Lintner1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsWater, Potable Water, Purified Water, Methodes of Purification, Maintenance, Equipment for measuring parametersAssessment methodsAttendance and active participationTeaching methodslecture with slides, lecture notes12Sterilization and Disinfection ILVSterilization and Disinfection ILVLector: Hon.-Prof. Univ.-Doz. DI Dr. Rudolf Friedrich Bliem1SWS2ECTSLecture contentsTerms and overview of processes for microbial inactivation Processes of moist heat inactivation, as well as chemical and thermal disinfection Predictive calculation modelsAssessment methodswritten examTeaching methodsLectured courseLanguageGerman-English12
4. Semesters LectureSWSECTSMaster Thesis Supervision APMaster Thesis Supervision APLector: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer0SWS1ECTS01Master Thesis MTMaster Thesis MTLector: FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer0SWS28ECTS028Master Thesis Seminar SEMaster Thesis Seminar SELector: Ing. DI (FH) Dr. Harald Kühnel, MSc, FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer1SWS1ECTS11
Admission requirements Bachelor degree in natural sciences-technology or similar qualification from an institute of higher education with a total of 180 ECTS credits with at least: 60 ECTS credits in natural sciences (chemistry, microbiology, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, molecular biology) and13 ECTS credits in technical subjects (process engineering, principals of bioprocess technology, measurement and control technology).More information is available upon request.Equivalent certification from abroad Equivalence is determined by international agreements, validation or in individual cases a decision by the head of the academic section.Regulation for the admission of third country citizens (PDF 233 KB)Information for applicants with non-Austrian (school) certificates (PDF 145 KB)
Application There are 18 places available in the master’s degree program in Bioprocess Technology each year. The ratio of places to applicants is currently around 1:1,5.To apply you will require the following documents:Proof of identity (copy of passport or copy of identity card)In case German is not your first language: Proof of German language skills at level C1Bachelor/diploma certificate or equivalent certificate from abroad Certificates from abroad as well as a description of the courses and exemplary documents must be submitted as certified translations.Letters of recommendation from teachers from the institute abroad will help the head of the academic section to assess whether the admission requirements have been fulfilled.List of courses completed or transcriptLetter of motivationCV in table formPlease note: It is not possible to save incomplete online applications. You must complete your application in one session. Your application will be valid as soon as you upload all of the required documents and certificates. In the event that some documents (e.g. references) are not available at the time you apply, you may submit these later via email, mail or in person by no later than the start of the degree program.
Admission procedure The admission procedure consists of a written test and an interview with the admission committee.Aim The aim is to ensure places are offered to those persons who complete the multi-level admission procedure with the best results. The tests are designed to assess the skills needed for an applicant's chosen profession.Procedure The written admission test assesses the applicant's knowledge of natural sciences and technology. Applicants then undergo an admission interview on the same day to provide a first impression of their personal aptitude. The qualities interviewers are looking for include professional motivation, an understanding of the profession, performance, time management. Points are assigned to each section of the test.Criteria The criteria for acceptance are based solely on performance. The geographical origin of the applicant has no influence on the admission decision. The admission requirements must be met in all cases. Applicants are evaluated according to the following weighting system: Written admission test (60%)Admission interview (40%)The study places are awarded at the latest in mid-July based on this ranking. The process as a whole and all test and assessment results from the admission procedure are documented in a transparent and verifiable manner.
> FH-Prof. DI Dr. Michael Maurer Head of Degree Programs Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biotechnological Quality Management, Bioprocess Engineering T: +43 1 606 68 77-3601michael.maurer@fh-campuswien.ac.at