The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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MRes | Full-time | 12 months | September | find out | find out |
MRes | Full-time | 12 months | September | find out | find out |
Our Biotechnology and Biodesign MRes provides a foundation into how design and engineering approaches are used in the creation of new biotechnological processes and products.
About this course
Advances in biotechnology, computing, and laboratory automation are being coupled with design thinking approaches to engineer biological systems that may produce more sustainable products than traditional manufacturing. Examples include:
Our Biotechnology and Biodesign MRes:
The training forms an excellent foundation for students opting to follow a research orientated career path and for those looking for successful careers in the biotechnology industry.
The course is interdisciplinary. You'll be suitable for this course if you are:
You'll gain the skills allowing you to address critical global challenges in:
What you'll learn
Throughout the course, you will gain an advanced understanding of:
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.
A 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent in biology, chemistry, or related discipline.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have a degree in a related subject not listed above or a lower/non-standard qualification with significant industrial or professional experience.
English Language Requirements
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
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