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Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology

University of Birmingham

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 26,640/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1900

Total Students: 38,000 +

Int. Students: 5,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom

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Master of Science in Molecular Biotechnology

Program Overview

Our Molecular Biotechnology MSc provides you with training in the skills and specialised knowledge needed to equip you for a career in molecular biotechnology in industry or academia. The course has been designed in consultation with experts in biotechnology industries.

Practical skills will include sessions on fermentation, molecular biology, functional genetics and genomics, cell biology and protein chemistry, and you will go on to complete a major, supervised laboratory or computer-based research project.

Skills gained
Transferable skills gained via this programme will include written and oral presentation skills, statistics, and the ability to plan and write a grant application or a business plan. Subject-specific skills will include key techniques used in molecular biotechnology, specialist knowledge in theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, including: process engineering, molecular biology, functional genomics, 'omics' technologies, protein expression systems and antibody engineering. Practical skills will include fermentation, molecular biology, immunology, cell biology and protein chemistry.

Key features of this programme:

Focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of biotechnology
Includes material on fermentation, process and downstream engineering, and business aspects
A mixture of taught material and lab-based research projects
Teaching and research at one of the UK's top Schools of Biosciences

Who is this programme aimed at?

Those looking for a future in a biotechnology or an other life sciences related industry
Those interested in pursuing a research career in life sciences in industry or academia
Those returning from industry to obtain higher qualifications

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 26,640 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Birmingham

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 19.0 Minimum Reading - 19.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 21.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 64.0

Minimum Level of Education Required : To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Careers
Graduates from this programme will be well-placed for future careers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biomedical and other science-based industries, many of which are undergoing a period of rapid international growth.

The programme was designed in consultation with a senior scientist in a global pharmaceutical company, and includes relevant applied elements such as modules on product development and business plans, in addition to those covering the scientific aspects of the subject.

While many graduates will go on to employment in biotechnology companies, you will also be employable in other life sciences industries or able to go on to further study and research.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.

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