Applied Biotechnology MSc

The Applied Biotechnology MSc has been designed to give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make important contributions to the biosciences sector. Graduates from the course normally find employment in the biotechnology industry, and in our 2020 cohort, two students secured jobs at the Swiss multinational chemicals and biotechnology company, Lonza, before graduation.

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biological sciences or a related discipline. Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team. 

• Our course offers a unique combination of molecular biological and bioprocess engineering principles
• You'll be taught by internationally-leading researchers who are passionate about teaching 
• You'll learn in modern facilities, including a mini industrial-scale fermentation suite
• The course is regularly updated to include the latest trends (eg synthetic biology)
• In previous years, students on the course have benefitted from industrial visits and talks from industry guest speakers