Overview

With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub and Portsmouth ranked third of all modern post-92 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to study our Master’s in Biotechnology.

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.

Careers and opportunities

Biotechnology programme from the University of Portsmouth 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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics and Omics
Biotechnology Research Skills and Project
Molecular Biotechnology
Biotechnology Enterprise
Engineering Animals
Environmental Microbiology
Molecular Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

30 April for applications from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan and Somalia.
30 June for applicants from the Rest of the World.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 116 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

Tuition Fee

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International

20600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20600 GBP per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

11400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11400 GBP per year during 12 months.

UK/EU:

Part time: £5,700 per year

International:

Part time: £9,600 per year

Living costs for Portsmouth

710 - 1099 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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