MSc Medical Biotechnology
Edinburgh Napier University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Sighthill Campus

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MSc - Master of Science

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Our course is designed to enhance your career in the medical or pharmaceutical biotechnology sectors in a variety of research, product and technology development and leadership roles.Medical Biotechnology will equip you with broad theoretical knowledge and critical understanding of advanced principles in biotechnology. Youll also gain the practical skills required to underpin a career within a business or research environment.This course provides detailed knowledge of key concepts in cell ...Read more

Our course is designed to enhance your career in the medical or pharmaceutical biotechnology sectors in a variety of research, product and technology development and leadership roles.Medical Biotechnology will equip you with broad theoretical knowledge and critical understanding of advanced principles in biotechnology. You'll also gain the practical skills required to underpin a career within a business or research environment.This course provides detailed knowledge of key concepts in cell technology, bioprocessing and molecular analysis and how these approaches are applied in areas of specific relevance to medical and pharmaceutical applications such as drug design and discovery, immunology and microbial infection.Youll explore and critically evaluate the technologies driving discovery and modification of natural compounds for use in medicine, the relationship between progress in our understanding of disease and the development of diagnostics and treatments, as well as the application of theoretical concepts to the use of biological systems for production of drugs.

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WUSCA ranking:
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75/101
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68th
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86th
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Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in bio-molecular sciences such as: biotechnology, molecular biology, immunology, virology, genetics, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, human biology, pharmacology, microbiology, forensic biology in order to be eligible for the programme. We may consider degree equivalent or lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience.

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£7,650 per year

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£7,650 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£7,650 per year

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Students from Scotland

£7,650 per year

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Students from Wales

£7,650 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£21,430 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,430 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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Ashi
23 Jan 24
MSc Medical Biotechnology
Feels good, better facilities, best facilities...
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Sonakshi
23 Jan 24
MSc Medical Biotechnology
The best part are the people, the worst I'm yet to find...
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Edinburgh Napier University
9 Sighthill Court Edinburgh EH11 4BN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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