Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as biology, biotechnology, bioscience, biological sciences or pharmacy.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Biotechnology is present in all our everyday lives. It could include:

• developing and modifying the enzymes in biological washing powder
• research into generating high-value biofuels
• protecting the crops growing in our fields.

Our Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc:

• provides an opportunity to experience and refine molecular biology skills
• covers many aspects of applied biotechnological applications
• creates networks between fundamental research, the application of biotech solutions to modelling of large-scale bioprocess engineering
• develops your independent research skills.

The United Nations has identified that having adequate food security to provide food for everyone is a key goal. One aspect of this course investigates how biotechnology can deliver maximum crop yields without converting more land to agriculture. It includes approaches that:

• make crops more resilient
• produce more sustainable and less environmentally damaging pesticides.

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Information for international students

English Language requirements: Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See our course fees and funding web page.