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MSc - Master of Science
Kings Meadow Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Kings Meadow Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
Jubilee Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
MSc - Master of Science
Kings Meadow Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
24 months
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Course overview
Our MSc course in Biotechnology is about discovery and innovation of novel products and translation of knowledge into application. The emphasis of the course is about the impact of modern biotechnological tools and approaches to address today's global challenges, from food to therapeutics. You'll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms, genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. You will be trained in high throughput technologies in taught modules such as advanced molecular methods and be equipped with strong research and professional skills throughout the curriculum.
Industrial and commercial aspects of biotechnology bring you closer to the current trends and careers in the field.
You can specialise in plant, microbial or animal biotechnology:
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Plant pathway – provides the theory and practical skills in plant genetic manipulation, plant breeding, crop improvement and genome research.
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Microbial pathway – study gene expression and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms. You'll gain theory and practical skills on the use of microbial production platforms for various end purposes such as therapeutics and biofuels.
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Animal pathway – gain specialist knowledge and practical skills, from reproductive biotechnologies to stem cell therapies.
Research project
You can carry out the project on campus or as part of an industrial placement. Placements in industry will be subject to meeting academic requirements.
The majority of the course is delivered at Sutton Bonington Campus, with one taught module being delivered at Jubilee Campus. Research projects are hosted by supervisors based at Sutton Bonington and University Park Campus.
Careers
Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.
Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.
2:2 (or international equivalent) in biotechnology, plant sciences, animal sciences, microbiology, genetics or veterinary medicine.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,750 per year
Students from Domestic
Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.
£32,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£32,400 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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