Biotechnology, MSc

University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 year	September, January	find out	find out

About Biotechnology, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Turn your ambition into the postgraduate qualification you need and open doors to an exciting career in biotechnology.

With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub and Portsmouth ranked third of all modern post-92 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to study our Master’s in Biotechnology.

You’ll develop your understanding of molecular tools that are used to solve global issues, including the exploration of genetic engineering, bioinformatics, online biological databases, and tailor your studies and experiments to the areas of biotechnology that match your interests.

When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to succeed in many fields from industry and academia to research and development – with the opportunity to specialise later in your career.

Course highlights

Prepare to work in industry, or academic environments, choosing subjects that match your aspirations
Unpack a practical and a theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the biotechnology sector
Develop your practical skills using professional research equipment in the University's complex of over 30 laboratories
Benefit from our world-renowned Centre for Enzyme Innovation where we're researching solutions to some of the most pressing global environmental problems
Study modules in entrepreneurship, bioinformatics, and genetic engineering
Access opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Careers and opportunities

This Master’s degree will help you to specialise in biotechnology and build your career in a variety of companies, including innovative start-ups and global corporations. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with.

Once you graduate from this MSc Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a broad understanding of the ongoing development of life-improving technologies, strategies and products used in the biotechnology sector. You'll have the practical skills to operate successfully in this pioneering field, or you could proceed to a research degree.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

research scientist
business associate
sales representative
forensic interpretations team leader
molecular pathologist
bone densitometry technician
data analyst
clinical trials assistant
account executive

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

Cellmark Ltd
Portsmouth Trust NHS
Publicis Health
Eli Lilly

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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