Medical Biotechnology University of Portsmouth

Overview

On this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree from University of Portsmouth , you'll build practical laboratory skills used in academia and industry, and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques.

Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to postgraduate level.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics.

Highlights

• Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector

• Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics

• Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs

• Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical)

Career development

Once you complete this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a greater understanding of the medical applications used in biotechnology and in-depth laboratory experience.

You’ll be set to build your career within small and medium-sized enterprises and global business in the area of biotechnology – as well as public and private health service providers. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with. Alternatively, you could proceed to a research degree.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

• Clinical trials assistant

• Data analyst

• Bone densitometry technician

• Molecular pathologist

• Research scientist

• Account executive