MSc Industrial Biotechnology (Part time)
Liverpool John Moores University
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LJMUs MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field. Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the worlds top five growth industries) and other related areas Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete ...Read more

LJMU's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field. Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the world's top five growth industries) and other related areas Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete an industrial-based research project Available to study full time or part time Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, this programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills. At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support. Further academic support is provided via embedded tutorials in the Research Methods module. During your independent research project, you will be appointed a LJMU-based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.

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18/279
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61st
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76th
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A minimum 2:2 honours degree in Biological Sciences or alternative qualifications, coupled with a significant period of relevant work experience.

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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is one of the UK's largest and most well-established universities....

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