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  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time, up to 2 years full-time with professional placement - multiple intakes

Masters Degree Description

Extend your biotechnological skills and understanding with the option to specialise in one of three key areas: industrial and environmental biotechnology, molecular biology, or vaccinology and immunotherapy.

Participate in a laboratory-led4 and interactive learning environment to comprehensively understand the latest advancements in biotechnology.
Design, conduct and present an original, hypothesis-driven research project in biotechnology or your chosen specialist field.
The course integrates two International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) modules, Data Analytics and Big Data. You will be awarded an ICDL certificate and electronic badge on successful completion of each ICDL module.

Start dates:

  • March 2026
  • May 2026
  • July 2026
  • September 2026
  • November 2026
  • January 2027
  • March 2027
  • May 2027
  • July 2027

Entry Requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in a biotechnology, bioscience or biological chemistry related discipline.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

Graduates with a Biotechnology MSc are well-positioned for roles in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare and industrial sectors. Here are some potential career paths:

research and development
process engineering
quality control
regulatory affairs
technical sales representative
bioremediation environmental consulting
environmental policy
sustainable development
government agencies
non-profit organisations
medical writing
scientific consultancy
entrepreneur
PhD
post-doctoral research
academia.

Module Details

Theoretical Principles for Laboratory Scientists - 30 credits
Laboratory and Data Analysis Skills — 30 credits
MasterS with professional placement
Research Project — 60 credits
Molecular Biology route additional modules
Industrial and Environmental route additional modules
Vaccinology and Immunotherapy route additional modules

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