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MSc Molecular Biotechnology, MSc

School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University, the United Kingdom

School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University

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MScFull-time1 yearOctoberGBP 5460 per yearGBP 15600 per year

About MSc Molecular Biotechnology, MSc - at School of Life and Health Sciences, Aston University

Industrial biotechnology (known mainly in Europe as “white biotechnology”) is the application of biotechnology for industrial purposes e.g.  the use of cells (mammalian and microbial) to perform chemical processing, such as waste recycling, or to produce materials, such as beer and wine, cheese, antibiotics, and (using genetic engineering) hormones, vaccines and enzymes.

This programme aims to provide a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding of these processes with the option to focus on specific areas of interest through module choice.

Entry requirements

This programme is open to suitably qualified UK and International graduates. You must hold at least a second class Honours Degree in a Biological, Biomedical or Biochemical subject, or in a related field, from a recognised university or have a relevant overseas qualification recognised by Aston University. International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate a satisfactory command of English language. They should meet our minimum English language requirement by taking one of the following tests:IELTS. Minimum requirement - 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each area.TOEFL IBT. Minimum requirement - 93 overall, (19 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and 23 in writing).Pearson Academic. Minimum requirement - 63 overall, 57 in each area.

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