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MSc Biotechnology

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    MSc Full-time: 12 months, part-time 24 months

Course Description

Modern biotechnology applies novel tools and approaches to address today’s global challenges. You’ll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms and genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. Develop skills in research through training in advanced molecular methods and high-throughput technologies.

Visits to industry allow you to see the processes involved in the innovation and commercialisation of novel products. This covers food, biopharmaceuticals and biofuels.

Entry Requirements

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

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Previous graduates have taken up roles with Lonza, AstraZeneca, Ipsen and Biogenuix Medsystems, India. Others have pursued research careers with Oxford and Cambridge University, and the BBSRC DTP PhD studentship.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Basic Laboratory Techniques
  • Advanced Molecular Methods in Biotechnology
  • Cell Factories
  • Postgraduate Research Project
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Professional Skills for Biotechnologists

Plant pathway

  • Plant Cell Signalling
  • Plant Biotechnology MSc Pre-Project
  • Sex, Flowers and Biotechnology
  • Plant Biotechnology Industrial Visits
  • Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants

Animal pathway

  • Animal Biotechnology
  • Animal Biotechnology Industrial Visits
  • Molecular Nutrition (Biotechnology Option)
  • Research Techniques in Animal Biotechnology

Microbial pathway

  • Antibody Biotechnology
  • Microbial Biotechnology Industrial Visits
  • Bioprocessing and Bioengineering
  • Research Skills in Microbial Biotechnology

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