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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel, agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today. In this Biotechnology MSc, you will: learn cutting-edge research and development skills to enable the creation of new products and services investigate and analyse the economic basis for current biotechnology structures and areas of future demand, including the global pharmaceutical industry and carbon sequestration learn how technology can be applied to solve pressing real-world biological problems explore and develop the skills and expertise needed for future developments in biotechnology Is this MSc for Me? This MSc investigates both the scientific and the economic basis for current biotechnologies and considers areas where future demand is likely to come from. It offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, research and business development skills using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, plant sciences or related sciences, with evidence of quantitative and computer science skills.
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£19,100 per year
Students from Domestic
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£19,100 per year
Students from England
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£19,100 per year
Students from Wales
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£19,100 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£43,300 per year
Students from EU
Standard single room - 9950 per year
£43,300 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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