MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
University of Wolverhampton
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This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector. This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector.The course is particularly suitable if you are looking for a career in biotechnology research ...Read more

This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector. This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector.The course is particularly suitable if you are looking for a career in biotechnology research and/or in industry. The overarching theme of the course is to provide up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental cellular mechanisms and the genetic manipulation of biological systems as well as training in cutting-edge applications of microbiology and biotechnology in the production of value-added material, integrated bio-refinery and sustainable approaches to food production and waste management.Full-time (12 months)

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34/279
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84th
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109th
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Entry requirements

Normally, you should have a good honours degree or equivalent in a bioscience subject, although substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status. If you are currently employed, we request a statement of support from your employer.

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£9,088 per year

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£18,054 per year

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

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Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY United Kingdom
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