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  • Qualification

    Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

  • Location

    Sutton Bonington Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

What is biotechnology?

Biotechnology is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic make-up of biological cells. Biotechnology impacts on the quality of our lives and the world we live in.

Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:

  • develop new life-saving medicines
  • feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value
  • reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels

What you'll study

In the first three years of this integrated masters degree you will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of biotechnology, genetic manipulations, and cellular processes relating to plants, microbes and animals. In the final year you will do a research project on ground-breaking research topics addressing global challenges.

  • microbial biotechnology – learn how to genetically manipulate microorganisms to make better medicines, ensure food safety, and remediate the environment
  • plant biotechnology – enhance the nutritional value of plants and develop more resistant crops
  • animal biotechnology – understand animal nutrition, growth and welfare, and how biotech can be used to develop new disease treatments

Throughout the degree you can choose the aspects of biotech that interest you most.

Careers overview

Industries that need biotechnologists include:

  • pharmaceuticals
  • healthcare
  • bioenergy
  • green chemicals
  • agriculture
  • food production

You can work in research and development (R&D), quality, operations, sales and business development.

You could specialise in one area, which could include:

  • stem cell research and regenerative medicine
  • microbial sciences and antibiotic-resistant bacteria
  • biochemistry and plant science

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 25,000per year

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

Entry requirements

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A level : BBC - BBB

BBB including Biology, or BBB including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.Alternatively, BBC including Biology or BBC including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics plus A in the EPQ.Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

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University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

Career-boosting opportunities including internships and work placements, exchange programmes, international campuses, and entrepreneurial support.
A range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
A top uni for sport and fitness with sports scholarships, 70+ sports clubs, superb facilities on all campuses, and a great track record in UK sports leagues.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    28th out of 94

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    147 64%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    28th

    13
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    67th

    7

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