MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise
University of Manchester
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Our MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise course will show you how to perform state-of-the-art scientific discoveries into commercial products using a combination of research skills and business knowledge.Jointly delivered by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and Alliance Manchester Business School, this masters course will also show you how discoveries can translate into a business plan for start-up technologies or innovative processes for commercial applications.You will cover topics ...Read more

Our MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise course will show you how to perform state-of-the-art scientific discoveries into commercial products using a combination of research skills and business knowledge.Jointly delivered by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health and Alliance Manchester Business School, this master's course will also show you how discoveries can translate into a business plan for start-up technologies or innovative processes for commercial applications.You will cover topics including commercialisation and intellectual property, advanced biotechnology and synthetic biology through taught units, before carrying out a lab-based research project.The combination of research skills and business knowledge will ensure you are well-equipped for career opportunities in the global biotechnology market.

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Mink A S
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08 Oct 25

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We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent : biological sciences; With sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken.

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£40,400 per year

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Mink A S
08 Oct 25
MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise
Best part is here every one polite and helpful. Worst part is difficult to understand language...
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08 Oct 25
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University of Manchester
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