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Medical Biotechnology MSc

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Portsmouth Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Overview On this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll develop practical and analytical skills in molecular biotechnology, including the exploration of online biological databases, therapeutics, bioinformatics and diagnostics. You'll build practical laboratory skills used in academia and industry, and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques. Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to postgraduate level. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics. Course highlights Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical) Have opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence.

Tuition fees

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£ 19,950per year

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Portsmouth Campus, University House, Winston Churchill Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2UP, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    46th out of 91 6

    47th out of 83 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    119 54%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    28th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 80%

    23rd

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    119 55%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    53rd

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    35th

    7

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