Biotechnology, MSc
University of Greenwich
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This?Master’s in Biotechnology covers?key fields such as?gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms,?and?bioinformatics.This?multidisciplinary?MSc in?Biotechnology course?brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology?to cover knowledge across several key fields.?Youll?gain critical and analytical skills and learn to?solve?problems, establishing the?practical and professional skills?you need for?employment or ...Read more

This?Master’s in Biotechnology covers?key fields such as?gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms,?and?bioinformatics.

This?multidisciplinary?MSc in?Biotechnology course?brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology?to cover knowledge across several key fields.?You'll?gain critical and analytical skills and learn to?solve?problems, establishing the?practical and professional skills?you need for?employment or further study.

The course helps you develop?a creative attitude to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products.?As well as?subject-specific knowledge, you'll also gain?critical awareness of the advances at the forefront of biotechnology. By exploring?these?biological systems, you'll learn to develop the technology, tools and products used in research,?industry and agriculture.

The course also includes a research project. If you wish, you can earn an endorsement in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by taking your project in a pharmaceutical science or a related area.

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28/101
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59th
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110th
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Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A BSc honours degree, normally at 2.2 or above, in biotechnology, molecular biology or related subjects. Or equivalent qualifications Or substantial workplace experience.

Tuition fees

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£11,000 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £11000. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,450 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17450. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£17,450 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17450. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich , Greenwich

With over 130 years’ experience in teaching excellence, the University of Greenwich is a top three London university (StudentCrowd...

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