Programme summary for MSc Biotechnology and Management
About the programme
This programme equips you with both the practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist subject areas covered in the modules, and the necessary skills to undertake individual and collaborative research. You will also develop managerial skills so that your scientific knowledge can be applied to a business environment. The programme is run by the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience.
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
Companies are increasingly turning to biotechnology to improve their products and make the manufacturing process easier, cleaner and more cost effective. This is creating more jobs for graduates trained in biotechnology. The programme will also develop your managerial and leadership skills enabling you to apply your scientific knowledge in a business setting.
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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.
Key facts
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
