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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Biotechnology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This Master’s in Biotechnology covers key fields such as gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms and bioinformatics. This multidisciplinary MSc in Biotechnology course brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology to cover knowledge across several key fields. You'll gain critical and analytical skills and learn to solve problems, establishing the practical and professional skills you need for employment or further study.

The course helps you develop a creative attitude to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products. As well as subject-specific knowledge, you'll also gain critical awareness of the advances at the forefront of biotechnology. By exploring these biological systems, you'll learn to develop the technology, tools and products used in research, industry and agriculture. The course also includes a research project. If you wish, you can earn an endorsement in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by taking your project in a pharmaceutical science or a related area.

Potential career destinations include Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Environmental and Biotechnology industries and consultancies, as well as Biomedical and Intellectual property rights agencies. It is also a fine pathway to a research degree (MPhil/PhD).

Modules

The aim of this module is to provide students with the advanced knowledge and skills in research designs to enable students to independently design studies and experiments in their chosen fields and pathways. It will provide knowledge in analytical techniques and relevant advanced skills in biostatistics and their practical applications and learn about research projects and their management including research governance and ethical considerations. Advanced multivariate data handling and management techniques will be studied. Students will also appreciate the application of survey techniques learned for epidemiological surveillance and screening of different client groups in clinical and public health settings. It will provide a forum to enable students develop critical scientific reasoning and application of such reasoning in critical and peer reviews.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,300

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A BSc honours degree, normally at 2.2 or above, in biotechnology, molecular biology or related subjects. Or equivalent qualifications Or substantial workplace experience.

Department profile

At the university of Greenwich, we’re proud that our students have ranked us the Best university in the UK (StudentCrowd University Awards 2023). You'll learn from expert teaching staff with close connections to industry and prepare yourself for global opportunities. The Faculty of Engineering and Science covers courses across STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We are operational across the magnificent Greenwich...more