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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Loughborough University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

With a focus on the application of engineering and technology to biological problems, this programme has been designed to further develop your scientific and engineering knowledge to meet the demand for highly skilled scientists within the biotechnology industry. As a biotechnology-focused engineer, you'll help to improve the world around us by tackling global issues in bioprocessing, healthcare and medicine. For example, by developing processes to make sustainable products such as biofuels or foods from biological resources, the manufacturing of vaccines and antibiotics, or the creation of medical and environmental technology solutions. This may also include developing new medicines using DNA technology or improving methods of drug delivery in order to improve healthcare for the population. This programme includes a high proportion of practical work which provides valuable experience for your career. You'll be immersed in our research-intensive culture and will complete your own biotechnology-focused research project where you can work alongside our internationally respected research teams.

Tuition fees

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£ 29,950per year

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University information

Loughborough University

Loughborough University

  • University League Table

    7th

  • Campus address

    Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU, United Kingdom

The university's two campuses are located in Loughborough and London, both close to airports, making it easy to explore Europe and beyond.
Loughborough's research community has over 1,200 research students spanning 90 nationalities, with more than 800 members of staff supporting them.
Home to over 18,000 students and staff from more than 130 different countries. Of the students based at the London campus, 80% are international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    13th out of 91 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    154 71%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    14th

    18
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    20th

    24

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