Biotechnology (MSc)

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore cutting-edge solutions in healthcare, food security, and therapeutics while developing crucial innovation, intellectual property, and commercialisation expertise on our Biotechnology MSc. You'll complete your degree with a research project and the skills to prepare you for leadership in biotechnology's rapidly evolving landscape.

Why study Biotechnology at Keele University?
- Assess how biotech advances address challenges like AMR, food security, and climate change
- Design and deliver original biotechnology research related to health and disease
- Gain the skills to find new ideas, assess intellectual property, and explore routes to market
- Participate in varied learning and assessments to advance employability and academic skills

Course summary
Our MSc in Biotechnology provides an in-depth journey through the science, real-world applications, and commercial dimensions of biotechnology, with a focus on our specialist strengths in vector control, glycosciences, pest management, infectious diseases, and plant health.

Throughout the programme, you will learn how to be a biotechnologist and gain a deep understanding of the scope and impact of biotechnology in addressing major global challenges. You'll take part in a multidisciplinary module on scientific leadership and innovation alongside students from other disciplines, before diving into specialised content on advanced biotechnology applications in areas such as healthcare, diagnostics, therapeutics, and food security.

You will also develop essential business and innovation competencies, including identifying inventive opportunities, evaluating intellectual property, and understanding routes to commercialisation.

A key part of the programme involves designing and evaluating your own biotechnological solutions to issues in human nutrition, health, and disease - taking into account relevant regulatory and ethical frameworks. You'll have the opportunity to pitch your ideas for potential innovation and undertake a major research project.

Alongside the core programme, you will build advanced skills in using computational tools to support biotechnology research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. You'll also develop critical thinking, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to analyse and evaluate primary scientific literature.

Your academic journey concludes with an independent research project, offering you the chance to design and carry out an in-depth investigation in a Biotechnology field that aligns with our research strengths. This includes developing a comprehensive research strategy, building expertise in a variety of advanced laboratory and/or computational techniques and delivering your findings at a mini student-conference.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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