Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
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Study Details: 2 years sandwich
Combine theory with practice: complete a major research project and a placement year for real-world industry experience.
MSc Biotechnology with Placement Year is for students looking for advanced, multidisciplinary education in the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology. Covering a depth of knowledge in areas such as gene therapy, multi-omics, synthetic biology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms, and bioinformatics, the programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. You will develop critical research and analytical skills, learn to solve complex problems, and gain a creative approach to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products.
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation through core modules in applied molecular biology, bioinformatics, research and statistical methods, and natural product biology and chemistry, all while undertaking an exciting, in‑depth research project that develops your practical and analytical skills. All modules incorporate instrumentation analysis using the latest technology.
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a relevant subject.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
Potential career destinations include Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Environmental and Biotechnology industries and consultancies, as well as Biomedical and Intellectual property rights agencies. It is also a fine pathway to a research degree (MPhil/PhD).
Core Modules:
Biotechnology Research Project (60 credits)
Bioinformatics (30 credits)
Research Methods and Data Management (30 credits)
Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)
Natural Product Biotechnology (30 credits)
Industrial Practice (60 credits)
Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice
Biotechnology Research Project (continued)
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