Programme summary for MSc Biotechnology

One of our postgradute students talks about his experience studying Biotechnology at masters level in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.

About the programme

Biotechnology is the practical application of molecular biology in human and animal health, agriculture, the environment and biochemical manufacturing. This programme equips you with knowledge of both the practical and theoretical aspects of specialist areas of biotechnology. In addition, you will be trained in research processes, culminating in an individual research project.

Programme structure

One year full time or two years part time for MSc and PG Diploma.
One year part time for PG Certificate.
Part time students take one optional module in semester A and one in semester B. In year two they take one optional module in semester A and the research skill module in semester B. The project is carried out in year 2.
Taught modules are delivered in a semesterised system, with semesters running from September to January and February to June. The research projects will run through the summer period

Career opportunities

Many industries are turning to biotechnology to improve their products and to make the manufacturing process easier, cleaner and more cost effective. This has created an increasing job market for graduates trained in biotechnology. Career opportunities also exist in areas such as molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and other sciences, with a wide range of industries
and research institutes.

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Admission

For entry to this programme, students are required to have qualifications equivalent to a honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject or experience. For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or equivalent), TOEFL score of 650 or an equivalent. Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion which will normally involve an interview.