MSc Biotechnology

The field of biotechnology has been revolutionised in the past ten years by advances in molecular biology, genome sequencing and large scale-omics profiling (including proteomics) as well as the ability to manipulate genomes via genetic modification and genome editing tools.

Through your studies on this programme, you will acquire the skills needed to address the global challenges of population growth, increased life expectancy, antibiotic resistance, sustainable agriculture and the demand for food and fuel.

This programme is designed to develop the analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that you will need for postgraduate-level employment in the biotechnology sector. You will also gain transferable skills relevant to a great variety of professional careers.

You will:

• Develop the skills needed to address some of the major challenges facing the world today
• Learn how genetic modification and genome editing contribute to both medical and commercial research
• Learn genome editing technology (CRISPR) and the possibility of adjusting the genome to achieve desired goals

TEACHING:

Teaching, learning and assessment are balanced and progressive to facilitate and encourage increasing your independence and self-responsibility for learning during advancement through the programme. The multidisciplinary nature of the programme will be conveyed through cross-referencing of subject content to ensure integrated learning. An overarching strategy for learning and teaching at the University of Salford is that of co-creation of knowledge. You are encouraged to see yourself as producers of knowledge and collaborators in your learning experience.

You are encouraged to engage in learning discovery, technology enabled learning, research and evaluation, and knowledge creation. These principles are embedded into the teaching curriculum.

CAREER LINKS:

Certain modules include industrial site visits and research projects may be carried out at other institutions (recently Universities in Bremen or France and the Cancer Research UK Manchester institute). We also invite visiting lecturers to share their expertise on the subject areas.