
Overview
Biotechnology is the exploitation of living systems or molecules from them for commercial gain. Although the word 'biotechnology' is only a few decades old, humankind has been using biotechnology for millennia, for example in baking, brewing and sewage treatment.
Modern biotechnologies rely on our increasing ability to manipulate organisms at the genetic level and include novel waste treatments and bioremediations, new pharmaceuticals, the exploitation of enzymes in 'green catalysis' and exciting new diagnostic techniques.
In the 20th century our lives were transformed by information technology; the 21st century may see an equally great transformation, but this time led by biotechnology.
Molecular Biology And Biotechnology Highlights
The School of Biological Sciences was the first school of Biological Sciences in the UK to achieve a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award.
World Class Facilities
The School is well equipped and carries out internationally competitive research in microbial, environmental and medical biotechnology.
Student Experience
Students of the Molecular Biology and Biotechnology degree at Queen's University Belfast will be offered selection of research project titles covering various aspects of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
Students will join a research laboratories and work full time in the real research environment for 3 month in summer. Students will be directly supervised by a member of research team.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Bio-entrepreneurship
- Biotechnology
- Foundations for Research in the Biosciences
- Literature Review
- Nucleic Acid Structure and Function
- Protein Structure and Function
- Research Project
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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Biology Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 129 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above in a relevant area of science or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
- Applicants with qualifications below 2.2 Honours degree standard (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if they can demonstrate appropriate experience, acceptable to the School.
- The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL).
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International
21400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
6450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6450 GBP per year during 12 months.
- Northern Ireland (NI) £6,450
- Republic of Ireland (ROI) £6,450
- England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £7,250
- EU Other £21,400
- International £21,400
Living costs for Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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