Medical Biotechnology, MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

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

About Medical Biotechnology, MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

On this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll develop practical and analytical skills in molecular biotechnology, including the exploration of online biological databases, therapeutics, bioinformatics and diagnostics.

You'll build practical laboratory skills used in academia and industry, and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques.

Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to postgraduate level.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics.

Course highlights

Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector
Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics
Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs
Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical)
Have opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

Once you complete this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a greater understanding of the medical applications used in biotechnology and in-depth laboratory experience.

You’ll be set to build your career within small and medium-sized enterprises and global business in the area of biotechnology – as well as public and private health service providers. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with. Alternatively, you could proceed to a research degree.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

Clinical trials assistant
Data analyst
Bone densitometry technician
Molecular pathologist
Research scientist
Account executive

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

Eli Lilly
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Publicis Health

Notes about fees for this course

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

Entry requirements

An upper 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 5.5.