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MSc - Master of Science
Coventry (Main Campus)
Full Time
Sep 2027
1 Year
Extend your biotechnological skills and understanding with the option to specialise in one of three key areas: industrial and environmental biotechnology, molecular biology, or vaccinology and immunotherapy. Participate in a laboratory-led4 and interactive learning environment to comprehensively understand the latest advancements in biotechnology. Design, conduct and present an original, hypothesis-driven research project in biotechnology or your chosen specialist field. Why you should study this course Specialised and focused: we offer you a professional and friendly environment to learn the latest biotechnological skills and further develop knowledge and understanding in one of three specialist areas: industrial and environmental biotechnology, molecular biology, or vaccinology and immunotherapy. Designed to offer hands-on experience: laboratory sessions4 offer practical training in key techniques within a specialist field alongside skills relevant to all disciplines including biochemistry and metabolism, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology and data analytics. Comprehensive skills development opportunities: through workshops, seminars and interactive sessions, develop critical research abilities, scientific communication expertise and the confidence to present complex ideas effectively. Research-informed learning: critically engage with primary literature and current research and enhance your ability to evaluate and apply scientific findings in real-world contexts. The essential skills and knowledge for success in biotechnology: the course aligns with the needs of the growing biotechnology sector, aimed at equipping you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in this expanding field. This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include: essays laboratory or project reports group work individual assignments presentations data analysis and case study exercises time-restricted coursework. The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
This module explores students? skills as a critical reader of scientific literature. It aims to bring together understanding of the current knowledge base in biotechnology together with the laboratory and data analysis methods that are commonly employed.
The module is desgined to provide students with an insight into the interdisciplinary approaches that are employed in environmental and industrial biotechnology. Students will explore, both through literature research and practical experimentation, processes such as biocatalysis, bioremediation, biofuel technologies, functional foods and biosensors.
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply a range of strategy and leadership problem solving techniques to situations where change is required. Students will have the opportunity to critically evaluate and develop solutions to complex, inter-related, multi-faceted issues that can be found in a variety of organisations and professional contexts.
Students will report, analyse and critically evaluate their research findings gathered during the Professional Experience period. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking ability, appropriate use of statistical analyses where relevant and a broad understanding of the context and prior knowledge framework into which their research study fits.
Students will explore the impact of modern biotechnology on health, focussing on the applications of biologically derived products in the prevention and treatment of disease. Students should be able to extend their team working skills through a collaborative laboratory project, and their scientific communication skills and confidence through regular student led journal club meetings.
This module aims to develop students? theoretical understanding of the global impact of biotechnology, including economic aspects, legislation and ethical considerations. Students will have the chance to extend their knowledge of essential molecular biology which underpins modern biotechnology. This includes the theoretical aspects of modern genome science, genetic engineering, gene therapy, synthetic biology and transgenic organisms.
The module aims to prepare students for their forthcoming professional experience. It introduces expectations of them in the workplace, with reinforcement of the transferable skills, attitudes and competencies expected by the employer. Students will be supported to make applications and secure suitable professional experience opportunities.
These 2 modules aim to provide a substantive professional experience for students. This may take the form of a professional experience with a host organisation*, which may include the University, or a campus based professional experience. The module should help support the development of students? personal and professional skills, including team working, communication, self-management and critical reflection, to enhance future employability.
This module looks at a detailed consideration of the complex processes necessary to formulate, develop and test a scientific/clinical hypothesis. Students will apply these to the design of an individual research experiment in a chosen area.
Students will carry out a series of investigative, analytical or experimental studies in their selected field within biomolecular sciences and present their findings in a scientific manner.
This module provides a comprehensive laboratory programme including culture of micro-organisms, mammalian cells, plant cells and viruses. Students will have the opportunity to extend their experience and understanding of molecular biology and analytical chemistry techniques that are core to modern biotechnology and further explore understanding and application of bioinformatics and statistics.
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