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MSc - Master of Science
College Lane - Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
Intended for graduates of the biological and biosciences, this course will provide you with specialist knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology. This exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience is having an enormous impact on biotechnology. Analysis and manipulation of genes and genomes have provided the foundation for the development of new diagnostic methods, biological drugs and improved enzymes and proteins. New vaccines, synthetic antibodies and improved crops have also benefitted from advances in molecular biotechnology.Upon graduation, you may go on to work in a broad range of fields including: biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, academic research, medical writing/science journalism, education, or patent law. Alternatively, you may also use the MSc Molecular Biotechnology degree to underpin an application to study for a research degree such as MRes, MSc by Research, or a PhD in a related field.
Accommodation Studio en suite - (College Lane campus) - 42 weeks 262.71 p/w (11,033.82) Single en suite - (de Havilland campus) - 42 weeks 190.19 p/w (7,987.98)
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