Full time
1 year
03-OCT-24
MSc - Master of Science
Biotechnology
Taught
How can biological processes and organisms be used in the development of new technologies? Biotechnology enables us to improve practices in diverse fields including genetics, agriculture, bioremediation, immunology, diagnostics, energy production, and age-assisted living.
Our course provides you with knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience in modern biotechnology, and with practical insights into current commercial applications. It creates access to a broad range of career opportunities in this rapidly growing key technology.
You will learn about and appraise the approaches that can be used to address the challenges facing our planet, including:
The course has a very high proportion of practical work that provides valuable experience for your career. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. Therefore, to ensure your course is as relevant and up to date as possible, your module structure may be subject to change. Your research project will immerse you in a research environment, allowing you to conduct your research alongside our expert academics and PhD students in shared labs.
Your future
Our graduates are well placed to find employment in the ever-growing bio-based economy, and postgraduate study is often a requirement for becoming a researcher, scientist, academic journal editor and to work in some public bodies or private companies.
Many of our master’s students’ progress to study for their PhD, and we offer numerous studentships to support our students in their studies.
For this course (per year)
£10,000
For this course (per year)
£21,700
A degree with an overall 2.1 or equivalent in a subject relevant to Molecular Medicine such as: Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science(s), Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Medicine, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, IT Disciplines.
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Full time | 4 years | APR-24
Full time | 4 years | APR-24
Full time | 4 years | APR-24
Full time | 4 years | APR-24
Full time | 4 years | APR-24