Molecular Biotechnology MSc
University of Birmingham
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This course is aimed at those who want to improve the world through biotechnology, this course will equip you with the skills and specialised knowledge needed to embark on your career in this exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience. Make a global impact. Youll gain transferable skills such as presentation, statistics, and business plan writing to set you up for success alongside subject-specific expertise in molecular biotechnology techniques and practical skills. Molecular biotechnology is ...Read more

This course is aimed at those who want to improve the world through biotechnology, this course will equip you with the skills and specialised knowledge needed to embark on your career in this exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience. Make a global impact. You'll gain transferable skills such as presentation, statistics, and business plan writing to set you up for success alongside subject-specific expertise in molecular biotechnology techniques and practical skills. Molecular biotechnology is a broad field that offers a variety of assignments and an overview of topics within biotechnology, so you are not committed to one specific area creating more opportunities for your future. Learn from individuals who are undertaking research in the topics they teach, creating a very active research-led teaching component to this MSc. Gain a thorough understanding to be able to analyse biotechnological problems and execute solutions. Undertake lab-based research projects Study at one of the UK's top Schools of Biosciences Research-led teaching from experts in the field

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51/91
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14th
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Students should hold a 2:2 Honours degree in a Biosciences subject, ideally including some molecular biology (such as gene cloning) and genetics as part of their first degree.

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£12,150 per year

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£32,580 per year

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