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MSc Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies)

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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Study the rapidly developing field of biotechnology and get ready for a career finding solutions for global healthcare challenges.

This course will give you an understanding of how the molecular and cellular mechanisms of biological systems can be utilised and manipulated to improve diagnostic tools and drug therapies to solve real-world biological problems. You’ll gain the skills and expertise required for future developments in biotechnology, along with specialist knowledge in biotechnology for healthcare.

 

Entry Requirements

You should have a first or strong second-class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in any biosciences, medical or biomedical-based subject, such as biosciences, medical, veterinary, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy or pharmacology, or in biochemical engineering or technology.

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Student Destinations

You’ll graduate with the specialist skills and knowledge desired by industry, ready for a career in research or roles outside of academia in bioscience, agriculture or environmental industries. You’ll also be suited for careers in non-lab settings such as legal, educational or entrepreneurial roles. Our dedicated careers team is on hand to offer individual guidance and help you choose between employment and further study.

Recent graduate roles include: bioanalytical scientist, data consultant and life science conference producer.

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory units

  • Advances in molecular biotechnology
  • Broadening horizons
  • Research project 1A
  • Research project 2

Optional units

  • Tissue engineering
  • Biosensors
  • Techniques for drug discovery

Semester 2

You’ll choose 15 credits of optional units across Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Compulsory units

  • Advances in molecular biotechnology – Continued
  • Broadening horizons – Continued
  • Research project 1A – Continued
  • Research project 2 – Continued

Optional units

  • Tissue engineering- Continued
  • Biosensors- Continued
  • Techniques for drug discovery- Continued

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