Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biomass Technology

The M.Sc. in Biomass Technology is a joint degree with the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna. It offers comprehensive training in utilizing and harnessing the potentials of biomass.

Structure

This master program covers 4 semesters (120 Credit Points). In the first two semesters, there are 6 compulsory modules (e.g. Mechanical process engineering and Conceptual process design) with together 34 credit points. Further on there are Election modules (at least 56 credit points). In the fourth semester, you can write your master’s thesis (30 credit points).

Learning outcomes

With the compulsory modules (e.g. Mechanical process engineering and Conceptual process design) you will be given the profile of sustainable energy use, further the ability of the development of products out of biogenic resources. Biogenic raw materials became a key role not only at the energy supply but as well at the supply of raw materials in general. In order to get a structural change in the sense of bioeconomy to sustainable energy and material economy, engineers and scientists will be needed, who know about the complex structure of biogenic raw materials as well as energy technology and process engineering.

The further expertise and skills the students will acquire depend on the choice of their elective modules. The possibilities are renewables, Cooperative design projects, biomass utilization, leading in the process engineering fields, knowledge of sustainability aspects, etc.

Career opportunities

Graduates can develop new methods in processes and in the research of the biogenic chain of material value-added. For a job in the industry, they can develop products, that are built on biogenic resources.

The future development of the economy in times of climate change offers you numberless challenges in these fields.