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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cavendish

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our Applied Biotechnology MSc includes a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques and explores how biotechnology can be used by today's society. It is an established course in biotechnology which has been extensively updated. You'll complement your theoretical studies with hands-on experience of fully controlled fermenters that are up to pilot-plant scale, and are linked to modern monitoring and control systems.

You'll study a range of subjects in considerable depth, including bioactive compounds, industrial bioprocesses, microbial physiology and fermentation technology, microbial production of novel metabolites, monitoring and control of fermentation, topics in biotechnology, and types of bioreactors.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,600per year

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University information

University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London

  • University League Table

    123rd

  • Campus address

    University of Westminster, London, 101 New Cavendish Street, LONDON, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, W1W 6XH, England

The university has a strong reputation for being diverse and welcoming. It is home to students and staff from over 160 countries around the world.
Based in London, students have access to top employers and a vibrant cultural life, including world-leading museums, galleries, libraries, and music venues.
International students have a dedicated Welcome to the UK programme and FANS (Friends of Arriving New Students) programme, led by students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    87th out of 91 12

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    104 48%

    85th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    80th

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    2.97 74%

    79th

    75

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