Biomedical Sciences & Management (M. Sc.)

The following qualifications must be proven for the Master's degree programme in Biomedical Sciences & Management (BSM):

• The successful completion of a business degree programme at a German university with at least 210 ECTS credit points or an equivalent domestic or foreign degree. Proof is provided by submitting the degree certificate. The examination board decides on equivalence.
• Proof of sufficient proficiency in English at level B2.  In the General statutes section of the Law Office you will find the document "Recognized English Tests B2" where all tests recognized as equivalent are listed; this is not required if the university entrance qualification or first degree was acquired in English or the applicant can show that English is their mother tongue.
• Please note: Your admission will only be checked after you have submitted your complete application documents. No binding statement can be made without the submission of certificates. It is not possible to provide advance information by e-mail or telephone about your chances of admission.

Here you will find information on the application procedure.

The following link contains information for applicants from abroad on the application procedure.

NOTE on 180 ECTS: 

Can I apply even if I have completed my previous Bachelor's degree programme with fewer than 210 ECTS (usually 180 ECTS)?

It is also possible to apply with fewer than 210 ECTS, but proof of the missing 30 ECTS must be provided by the end of the application period at the latest:

• proof of practical professional experience outside the degree programme, which corresponds in content and scope to the practical semester of a Bachelor's degree programme in business, engineering or information technology
  or
• proof of practical or theoretical study and examination achievements in addition to the first degree at a domestic or foreign university, which correspond in terms of content and scope to the requirements of a Bachelor's degree programme in business administration, engineering or information technology.

Note: Please note that it must be clearly recognisable from the documents providing proof of practical work experience or practical or theoretical achievements in addition to the first degree amounting to 30 ECTS that these are 30 ECTS acquired in addition to the Bachelor's degree. Proof can be provided in the form of a certificate from the university stating that the ECTS / internship was not recognised in the first degree programme. The duration of the work placement outside of the degree programme or practical work completed in addition to the first degree should be at least 20 weeks full-time. In addition, the internship certificate must be submitted in officially certified form together with the other application documents. In both cases, we recommend that applicants submit documents that are as informative as possible and from which the examination board can immediately and clearly understand the content aspects.

For further details, please refer to the study and examination regulations (available online shortly). 

Applies to applications for summer semester 2027 and beyond

With immediate effect, applicants from India with Bachelor’s degrees in the following fields

• Engineering
• Commerce / Accounting / Finance / Economics
• Business / Management

 must, in addition to the VDP from uni-assist, provide evidence of having passed the Digital Master Test (dMAT):

https://aps-india.de/

in order to obtain an APS certificate relevant for your visa.

Please check whether this applies to you based on your Bachelor's degree:

 Programmes requiring dMAT (pdf)

The test costs 150 €. Registration is now open.

Timetable for applications for the 2027 summer semester:

September 15, 2026: deadline registration for dMAT
September 26, 2026: dMAT test date at 10 locations in India
October 12, 2026: certificate available

 Full details can be found at: https://aps-india.de/dmat/

Please note: THI does not answer any questions regarding the test procedure or its impact on an offer of admission from our university!

The knowledge acquired in the Master's program in Biomedical Sciences and Management enables graduates to take on qualified specialist and management tasks in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical technology industries, as well as in associated fields (consulting and venture financing).

Graduates have a diverse portfolio of skills that qualifies them for a career in the highly complex life sciences, particularly in the areas of project and portfolio management, strategic planning, business development, R&D management, clinical operations management, CMC management, regulatory affairs, and quality management.

Courses are held during the lecture periods in the winter and summer semesters. Approximately 20 in-person days are scheduled for each of the first and second semesters, and approximately 25 in-person days for the third semester. Between these in-person days, supplementary online instruction is provided on a weekly basis. The online sessions are generally offered outside of standard core working hours. This allows students to pursue a career—for example, as a working student or as part of a trainee program—while studying, and at the same time benefit from a high-quality academic education. If you have any further questions about the organization of the program, the program directors will be happy to assist you.

No. The program can be completed with or without a corporate partner. The program is designed so that the master’s degree is completed over four semesters. This gives students greater flexibility in terms of time and allows them to tailor their studies to their individual life circumstances. Many students use the extra time to gain practical experience while studying, for example through a part-time student job, a trainee program, or internships. Others appreciate the opportunity to better balance their studies with family obligations. In addition, the program structure allows for time to pursue other personal, social, or professional activities. The program is therefore aimed at both students with corporate partners and those who wish to structure their studies independently of such partnerships.

Here you'll find more information relating to application.

A full list of documents is provided in the application tool. Here you will also find detailed requirements in terms of the form in which the documents have to be submitted. All documents initially have to be uploaded online. In the event of admission to the master's degree course, certain documents then have to be submitted as an original or as a certified copy.

The bachelor’s degree certificate can be submitted later provided evidence is submitted before the regular application deadline that the applicant will complete their first degree course at the end of the current semester with 210 ECTS points. This is done by uploading a recent transcript of records and proof of the final ECTS credits earned upon graduation (for example, excerpt study and examination regulation). Whatever happens, the final certificate or confirmation of successful completion of the first degree must be submitted no later than at matriculation.

Many universities offer the option of generating transcripts online.
Transcripts generated online will only be accepted if they include a verification code and web address for validation or if they bear the original seal and signature of your university.

Simply printing out a transcript generated online is not sufficient. The exception to this rule is the THI transcript from the student portal.

The program is organized as a block-based part-time course of study. This means that it is possible to complete it while working full-time. However, it is important to consider the overall workload involved: all master's courses require preparation and follow-up work. In addition, there are several project assignments to complete during the semester. When combined with full-time employment, this leaves little time for other private activities.