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    MSc 1 year

Masters Degree Description

This course will develop your understanding of key concepts and practices in the biotechnologies that drive new product innovation.

Our course is designed to enhance your career in the medical or pharmaceutical biotechnology sectors in a variety of research, product and technology development and leadership roles.

Medical Biotechnology will equip you with broad theoretical knowledge and critical understanding of advanced principles in biotechnology. 

You'll also gain the practical skills required to underpin a career within a business or research environment.

Typical entry points to this course are in January and September. Please enquire for more information.  

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in bio-molecular sciences such as: biological sciences, biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, human biology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic biology in order to be eligible for the programme.

We may consider degree equivalent or lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.

This course has academic entry requirements which are assessed alongside relevant work experience. Full details of any relevant work experience, including references should be submitted with your application and may be considered for entry where the minimum academic entry requirements are below those required.

Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements. Please contact us with your specific circumstances by submitting an enquiry form above and we will be happy to discuss your options.

If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

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Student Destinations

  • Laboratory-based or research management and product development work in a variety of industries ranging from multi-national companies to smaller biotechnology enterprises in the medical, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and biochemical sectors.
  • Opportunities may also exist in contract research companies and service providers to the biotechnology sector, in addition to research institutes and local government.
  • Further study in a research setting: graduates will be qualified to continue to PhD studies in the bio-molecular sciences.

Module Details

Modules that you will study* as part of this course:

  • Advanced Immunology ( BMS11100 )
  • Biotechnology and Drug Discovery ( MIC11108 )
  • Business and Bioethics ( MIC11104 )
  • Cell Technology ( MIC11103 )
  • Current Practice in Drug Development ( BMS11104 )
  • Molecular Pathogenesis of Microbial Infection ( MIC11100 )
  • Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology ( BMS11110 )
  • Research Project ( BMS11102 )
  • Research Skills ( MIC11107 )

* These are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

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