Biotechnology MSc

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12 monthsProgramme duration

32,400 GBPTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc course in Biotechnology is about discovery and innovation of novel products and translation of knowledge into application. The emphasis of the course is about the impact of modern biotechnological tools and approaches to address today's global challenges, from food to therapeutics. You'll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms, genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. You will be trained in high throughput technologies in taught modules such as advanced molecular methods and be equipped with strong research and professional skills throughout the curriculum.

Industrial and commercial aspects of biotechnology bring you closer to the current trends and careers in the field.

You can specialise in plant, microbial or animal biotechnology:

Plant pathway – provides the theory and practical skills in plant genetic manipulation, plant breeding, crop improvement and genome research.
Microbial pathway – study gene expression and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms. You'll gain theory and practical skills on the use of microbial production platforms for various end purposes such as therapeutics and biofuels.
Animal pathway – gain specialist knowledge and practical skills, from reproductive biotechnologies to stem cell therapies.

Research project

You can carry out the research project in your chosen pathway. This can be on campus or as part of an industrial placement. Placements in industry will be subject to meeting academic requirements.

The majority of the course is delivered at Sutton Bonington Campus, with one taught module being delivered at Jubilee Campus. Research projects are hosted by supervisors based at Sutton Bonington and University Park Campus.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Industrial and commercial aspects of biotechnology bring you closer to the current trends and careers in the field.

You can specialise in plant, microbial or animal biotechnology:

Plant pathway – provides the theory and practical skills in plant genetic manipulation, plant breeding, crop improvement and genome research.
Microbial pathway – study gene expression and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms. You'll gain theory and practical skills on the use of microbial production platforms for various end purposes such as therapeutics and biofuels.
Animal pathway – gain specialist knowledge and practical skills, from reproductive biotechnologies to stem cell therapies.

Research project

You can carry out the research project in your chosen pathway. This can be on campus or as part of an industrial placement. Placements in industry will be subject to meeting academic requirements.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

TOEFL

80+

PTE Academic

65+

Bachelor GPA

2.8+

2:2 (or international equivalent) in biotechnology, plant sciences, animal sciences, microbiology, genetics or veterinary medicine

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

12,750 GBP

International

Starts from

32,400 GBP

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