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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Medway Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This?Master’s in Biotechnology covers?key fields such as?gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms,?and?bioinformatics.

This?multidisciplinary?MSc in?Biotechnology course?brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology?to cover knowledge across several key fields.?You'll?gain critical and analytical skills and learn to?solve?problems, establishing the?practical and professional skills?you need for?employment or further study.

The course helps you develop?a creative attitude to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products.?As well as?subject-specific knowledge, you'll also gain?critical awareness of the advances at the forefront of biotechnology. By exploring?these?biological systems, you'll learn to develop the technology, tools and products used in research,?industry and agriculture.

The course also includes a research project. If you wish, you can earn an endorsement in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by taking your project in a pharmaceutical science or a related area.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 17,450per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich

  • University League Table

    110th

  • Campus address

    University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich, SE10 9LS, England

The university offers an EU bursary, an International Scholarships Award and an International Hardship Fund for international applicants.
Its London and Kent campuses are the perfect blend of old and new, with modern teaching spaces set within splendid historic buildings and grounds.
In 2025, London was voted the best student city in the world for the sixth year running (QS Best Student Cities rankings), offering unforgettable experiences.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    59th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    115 50%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    37th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    66th

    3

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