MSc (Biotechnology)

‌This MSc aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in biotechnology. Through tutorials, lectures, assignments and a research project, the course focuses on the development and application of biological processes in research, commercial and industrial settings. The programme is suitable for applicants who have a primary degree in Biological Sciences and wish to develop a career in a sector of high employment.

Key features of this course include:

• Emphasis on developing biotechnology and business skills
• Choice of industrial or research focused streams
• Small group tutorials
• Five-month laboratory project providing the opportunity to build research and development expertise while being a member of a scientific research team

Core modules:-

• MSc Biotechnology research and/or work experience: Five-month research project.
• Frontiers in Biotechnology: Tutorials introducing transferable skills and recent advances in biotechnology.
• Introduction to Business: Concepts of marketing, management and accountancy including student development of a biotechnology business plan.
• Fundamental Concepts in Pharmacology: Understanding the dynamics and kinetics of drug interactions in the body.
• Protein Technology: Includes industrial scale-up of protein production, proteomics and glycobiology.
• Diagnostic Biotechnology: A comprehensive overview of immunological and molecular diagnostics.

Optional modules (choose three):-

• Advanced Industrial Processes: This module is designed to develop an awareness of microbial technologies and their applications to biotechnology.
• Applied Concepts in Pharmacology: This module introduces students to autonomic pharmacology and drug discovery and development.
• Scientific Writing: This module aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the process of scientific publication (writing and reviewing articles).
• Immunology: This module is delivered with emphasis on the clinical value of manipulating the immune system as well as the clinical implications of immunological dysfunction.
• Quality Management Systems for Biotechnology: Quality management systems essential for the efficient and safe running of commercial and industrial biotechnology enterprises are taught in this module.
• Cell & Molecular Biology: Advanced Technologies: This module outlines the fundamentals of cell & molecular biology.