MSc Biotechnology

Course overview

This MSc provides practical and research-led training in modern biotechnology, covering areas such as genomics, proteomics, gene technology and synthetic biology. You gain hands-on laboratory and research experience and can apply biotechnology to areas including healthcare, agriculture, environmental science, diagnostics and biofuels.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£23,875 / year

Initial deposit

£6,000

Country

England

Campus

Colchester Campus

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

• 2:2 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Pharmacology, Medicine, Physics or Physiology. • Your degree should contain at least three relevant modules, such as Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Immunology, Chemistry, Physiology, Virology, Calculus or related areas. • Applicants with an unrelated degree may be considered with relevant work experience in Biology, Medicine, Chemistry or Physics. • IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship - 5000 GBP (2:2) Early Bird - 1000 GBP reimbursement on enrollment

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Course modules

• Research Project: MSc Biotechnology — 60 credits • Advanced Research Skills — 30 credits • Protein Technologies and Proteomics — 15 credits • Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology — 30 credits • Genomics — 15 credits • Professional Skills and the Business of Biosciences — 15 credits • One 15-credit optional module The course includes laboratory practicals, research projects and bioinformatics work, with students typically having around 10 hours of taught workshops, lectures, seminars and practicals per week.