Overview

Key features

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology degree from De Montfort University is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases.

It provides insight into how researchers may select and use appropriate protein expression systems for the large-scale, to mass production of a protein, that would ultimately lead to its complete characterisation before it is applied to humans.

Globally, pharmaceutical biotechnology courses are rare and no other course offers such a broad scope where, as well as theory, you’ll be able to develop your skills with a key focus on practical content, studying pre-clinical studies, clinic and marketing that will help prepare you for a diverse career in either industry or academia.

At De Montfort University, you will study an interdisciplinary subject that is based on the teaching and research expertise of our experienced practitioners and research-active staff. Our research is driven by societal strategic priorities and fully aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Technologies and Nanomedicine, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Infectious Disease research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biopharmaceuticals and Molecular Toxicology

Microbial Fermentation/ Downstream Processing, Drug Development

Gene Cloning, Expression and Analysis

Bioinformatics

Business Creation & Innovation

Cellular and Molecular systems for Biotechnology

Bioinformatics and Bioanalysis

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Pharmacy Biotechnology View 121 other Masters in Pharmacy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Entry onto the course requires a minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent honours degree in a forensic science, bioscience or relevant biological subject including pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, microbiology or molecular biology (or equivalent)
Alternatively, a portfolio of professional and/or academic qualifications of equivalent standing to an honours degree

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Tuition Fee

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International

17300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9700 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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