Medical Biotechnology MSc
University of Portsmouth
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MSc - Master of Science

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OnthisMScMedicalBiotechnologydegree,youlldeveloppracticalandanalytical'skillsinmolecularbiotechnology,includingtheexplorationofonlinebiologicaldatabases,therapeutics,bioinformaticsanddiagnostics.You'llbuildpracticallaboratory'skillsusedinacademiaandindustry,and'studyinachallenginglearningenvironmentinformedbyprofessionalpractice,currentresearchandadvancedlaboratorytechniques.Medicalbiotechnologyisarapidlyexpandingindustry.WiththeUKbeingEuropesleadingbiotechhub(McKinsey&Co)andPortsmouthrankedthirdofallpost-1992universitiesintheUKforresearchpower,theresnobettertimetotakeyourprevious'studiestopostgraduatelevel.

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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Justine
17 Jan 24

It's a comfortable place to study with most, if not all, uni buildings and facilities being within walking distance of each other. There are many spaces to study and the library..Read more

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Emily
13 Dec 23

I like how close everything is and good student support facilities. But the nightlife is not as good (not the worse but not great) and the student union is pretty standard...Read more

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Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

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£12,000 per year

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£12,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£19,200 per year

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Latest Biomedical Sciences reviews

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Justine
17 Jan 24
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
It's a comfortable place to study with most, if not all, uni buildings and facilities being within walking distance of each other. There are many spaces to study and the library...
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Emily
13 Dec 23
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
I like how close everything is and good student support facilities. But the nightlife is not as good (not the worse but not great) and the student union is pretty standard....
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a small and lively island city that contains everything students need....

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University of Portsmouth
University House Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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