MSc Biotechnology (with Placement)
Nottingham Trent University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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This exciting biotechnology postgraduate degree is designed to give you the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in Biotechnology within companies and research organisations.Biotechnology is a key international growth area and this course is driven by the latest commercial and research advances in the field. Students have the opportunity to learn from experienced academic researchers with the possibility of undertaking a research project in industry.This course is ideal if you: ...Read more

This exciting biotechnology postgraduate degree is designed to give you the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in Biotechnology within companies and research organisations.

Biotechnology is a key international growth area and this course is driven by the latest commercial and research advances in the field. Students have the opportunity to learn from experienced academic researchers with the possibility of undertaking a research project in industry.

This course is ideal if you:

  • are a recently qualified undergraduate and are looking for the professional skills needed to obtain a job in a Biotechnology company
  • are working in an organisation and want a masters-level qualification to give you a competitive edge
  • require the skills and experience needed to study for a research degree
  • are an international student who would like to study abroad
  • would like a course delivered by experienced research academics, with the possibility of completing a research project in industry
  • want to use cutting-edge facilities to develop your own learning and research.

How you’re taught

Modules assessed by a variety of different types of course work including written assignments, oral presentations and poster presentations, and examinations. The Research Project will involve the design, implementation and reporting of a major research task.

Careers and employability

This Biotechnology Masters degree provides students with the professional skills, experience and knowledge necessary to pursue a wide range of careers within the field of biotechnology, alongside valuable transferable skills. Students would also be well-placed to study for a PhD.

This course offers you the opportunity on the Sandwich-route option, to take a one year placement. If you start this course in September / October you will complete your placement following your taught modules and research project. If you start in January you will complete one term of taught modules and your project, then go on placement before returning to NTU for your final term of modules.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
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55th
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45th
What students say
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Ishika
01 Feb 25

There has been no worst aspects till now, I have loved the uni and its resources are just amazingg!..Read more

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Parang Rajesh
11 Jan 25

The best part of my university that i like is science laboratories as being a science student it makes me excited in performing experiments and learning new techniques, working..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students should have a UK honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Biochemistry, Biology or Microbiology. Students with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,700 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Students need to pay additionally £1,850 for the placement year

£8,750 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.

£19,100 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Full-time with placement year: £19,100 + £1,850 for Jan-2024 entry; £19,850 for Sep-2024 and Jan-2025 entry.

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Latest reviews

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Ishika
01 Feb 25
MSc Biotechnology (with Placement)
There has been no worst aspects till now, I have loved the uni and its resources are just amazingg!...
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PR
Parang Rajesh
11 Jan 25
MSc Biotechnology
The best part of my university that i like is science laboratories as being a science student it makes me excited in performing experiments and learning new techniques, working...
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Nottingham Trent University
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