MSc Industrial Biotechnology (with Industry Training)

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences or Life Sciences.

We may also accept degrees in Animal Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oceanography, Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Agriculture.

We may also accept applicants with lower qualifications who have significant relevant work experience.

Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors.

Many of our students follow a career path in:

biomedical science
biotechnology
environmental management and agricultural sciences
food technology
pharmaceuticals
Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:

conservation
forensic investigation
government positions
independent labs
medical research
scientific expert in media
teaching
Some job titles include:

analytical development technologist
fermentation technologist
research and development scientist
Others have also progressed on to study PhDs worldwide in fields such as:

biomedical engineering
biophysics
biotechnology
molecular and cellular biology
plant molecular biology

Core courses:

Industrial Fermentation
Introduction to Microbial Biotechnology
Product Life Cycle Management
Project Management (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy)
Recombinant Protein Expression
Industrial Biotechnology Industry Training
Synthetic Biology: Concepts and Applications

Optional courses (select one):

Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Managing Strategic Change
Marketing Management (ASBS)
Operations Management

Project or dissertation:

Biotechnology Project
Biotechnology Policy Brief Project