Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc
De Montfort University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Leicester Campus

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This course equips you for the rapidly expanding field of biopharmaceuticals, covering a broad range of topics relating to DNA and protein-based medicines. Applications can be made using the postgraduate application form, or using the online portal. Please send any queries to admissions@dmu.ac.uk; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases. Globally, pharmaceutical ...Read more

This course equips you for the rapidly expanding field of biopharmaceuticals, covering a broad range of topics relating to DNA and protein-based medicines. Applications can be made using the postgraduate application form, or using the online portal. Please send any queries to admissions@dmu.ac.uk; Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases. Globally, pharmaceutical biotechnology courses are rare and no other course offers such a broad scope where, as well as theory, you’ll be able to develop your skills with a key focus on practical content, studying pre-clinical studies, clinic and marketing that will help prepare you for a diverse career in either industry or academia. Study an interdisciplinary subject based on the teaching and research expertise of our experienced practitioner and research-based staff. Our research is driven by societal strategic priorities and fully aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Technologies and Nanomedicine, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Infectious Disease research. Benefit from major investment in state of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment to match that used in the best industrial laboratories. This includes FACS analysis, confocal microscope, electron microscope, mass spectrometer, fermentation units and tissue culture suites.

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Soliu
04 Dec 23

Lecturers respond to emails quicker and are ready to provide clarification on any difficult areas. Lectures are delivered clearly and time slot for classes are maintained...Read more

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Aparna
04 Dec 23

Good experience..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject such as in a bioscience or science including pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, chemistry, microbiology or molecular biology (or equivalent).

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£7,500 per year

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£16,800 per year

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£16,800 per year

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04 Dec 23
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc
Lecturers respond to emails quicker and are ready to provide clarification on any difficult areas. Lectures are delivered clearly and time slot for classes are maintained....
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04 Dec 23
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc
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De Montfort University
De Montfort University , Leicester

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a well-renowned institution with a long established history of educational success,...

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