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Molecular Biotechnology, MSc, University of Birmingham

the United Kingdom

University of Birmingham

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time1 yearSeptemberGBP 8910 per yearGBP 19890 per year
MScPart-time2 yearsSeptemberGBP 4455 per year-

About Molecular Biotechnology, MSc - at University of Birmingham

The programme aims to provide students with training and learning opportunities in the skills and specialised knowledge needed to equip them for a career in biotechnology, molecular biotechnology or molecular biology, in particular in industry. The MSc Molecular Biotechnology will provide you with the skills and specialised knowledge required for a career in biotechnology, molecular biotechnology or molecular biology, in particular within an industry setting. Overall our aim is to equip you with a theoretical and practical background needed to apply your knowledge to biotechnology problems. We focus on key techniques used in molecular biotechnology, including aspects of process engineering, molecular biology, functional genomics, 'omics' technologies, protein expression systems and antibody engineering.

Practical skills will include sessions on fermentation, molecular biology, immunology, cell biology and protein chemistry, and you will go on to complete a major, supervised laboratory or computer-based research project. The course provides the opportunity to develop your writing and presenting skills and you will also study relevant numerical methods, and learn how to plan and write a grant application or a business plan.

Entry requirements

Students need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

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