Biotechnology University of Portsmouth

Overview

At this Biotechnology programme at University of Portsmouth you’ll develop your understanding of molecular tools that are used to solve global issues, including the exploration of genetic engineering, bioinformatics, online biological databases, and tailor your studies and experiments to the areas of biotechnology that match your interests.

When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to succeed in many fields from industry and academia to research and development – with the opportunity to specialise later in your career.

Career development

This Master’s degree will help you to specialise in biotechnology and build your career in a variety of companies, including innovative start-ups and global corporations. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with.

Once you graduate from this MSc Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a broad understanding of the ongoing development of life-improving technologies, strategies, and products used in the biotechnology sector. You'll have the practical skills to operate successfully in this pioneering field, or you could proceed to a research degree.

Graduates of this course have gone into roles such as:

• research scientist
• business associate
• sales representative
• forensic interpretations team leader
• molecular pathologist
• bone densitometry technician
• data analyst
• clinical trials assistant
• account executive 

Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:

• Cellmark Ltd
• Portsmouth Trust NHS
• Publicis Health
• Eli Lilly

Career outcomes shown are sourced from the latest available graduate outcome surveys. The data shows career outcomes at 15 months after graduation.