After successful completion of the course, students are able to know about current research directions in the field of biotechnology and bioanalytics, discuss them and critically examine them. They are able to present the results achieved in their final theses to a broader public within the framework of the seminar and to gain new insights for their work on the basis of constructive criticism.

Current research topis and questions in the field of biotechnology and bioanalytics will be presented by internal and external guest lecturers. Presentation of the results of the dissertations and diploma theses in the field of biotechnology and bioanalytics.

Design of the presentation of the final paper, presentation of the final paper, discussion of current research.

The seminar program (Progress in Bioscience Technologies) will be announced in the first week of the semester within TISS and takes place weekly. The lectures within the seminar are held by external and internal scientists. For a positive completion of the seminar, you must attend at least eight seminar units and have your attendance confirmed in writing at the end of each seminar unit. A running sheet will be provided to document your attendance.

In addition, you will give a 10-minute lecture to defend your diploma thesis within this seminar. For this presentation 2-3 dates are offered per semester.

Delivery of the running sheet with the confirmations of the seminar participation with Prof. Christoph Herwig and holding of the presentation of the diploma thesis.