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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
City Centre Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
23-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Course Overview
Do you want to focus your scientific career on one of the fastest moving sectors of science? The UK has hundreds of biotech companies and is a leader in innovating specialist products from living organisms. Biotech applications are enhancing food production, treating medical conditions, and having a significant impact on the global future.
Given the common expectation for job candidates to have some form of postgraduate qualification, this Masters course offers a route to careers in biotechnology as well as the broader life sciences industry. If your first degree included the study of genetics and molecular biology, and a research module, you’re well-placed to join us.
Your Future
The biotech industry has made huge progress in the last few decades and the years ahead promise to be even more transformational.
With an MSc Biotechnology, you will be ready to contribute to the changes ahead through a rigorous scientific approach and your grasp of the fundamental knowledge, insights and skills that underlie modern biotechnology.
Scientific research is at the heart of the course and you will strengthen pivotal skills that will enhance your employability in any research-rich environment. By developing the practices, standards and principles relevant to becoming a bioscience professional, you will also prepare yourself for success in other sectors of the life sciences industry and beyond.
Modules
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£ 19,750per year
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University information
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University League Table
36th
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Campus address
Northumbria University, Northumberland Building, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE1 8ST, England
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Subject ranking
54th out of 97 11
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Entry standards
/ Max 228149 66%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.0 63%73rd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.82 76%69th
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