Overview

This Biotechnology degree from Nottingham Trent University is particularly relevant if you:

are a recently qualified undergraduate and are looking for the professional skills needed to obtain a job in a bioscience company
are working in an organisation and want a Masters-level qualification to give you a competitive edge
require the skills and experience needed to study for a research degree
are an international student who would like to study abroad
would like the chance for extended research work in the lab of an experienced research academic

want to use cutting-edge facilities to develop your own learning and research.

Careers and employability

The vast majority of students from this Biotechnology Masters course progress onto relevant employment within their chosen field or study for a PhD. This is because they are able to develop extensive knowledge of their subject area as well as vital research skills. This knowledge is further enhanced by the research project which students can develop in their area of interest.

Skills portfolio

You will gather together relevant practical skills throughout laboratory classes producing a training record. This can be presented to potential employers as proof of competence in a laboratory setting. It also provides you with experience of managing what is essentially a personal development portfolio, which is now a standard tool for monitoring progression and performance in a scientific career as well as out in the sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods and Bioethics

Research Project

Special Topics in Biotechnology

Business and Enterprise

Cell Culture and Antibody Technology

Molecular Biology

Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK honours degree (minimum 2.1) or higher qualification in a relevant discipline, plus laboratory experience gained through employment or an undergraduate research project.

Appropriate experience or other relevant qualifications will also be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20250 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9900 GBP / year

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Additional Details

National

Part-time UK: £4,995

International / EU

Part-time £10,125

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

Funding

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