
Overview
You will study a range of subjects in considerable depth, including bioactive compounds, industrial bioprocesses, microbial physiology and fermentation technology, microbial production of novel metabolites, monitoring and control of fermentation, topics in biotechnology, and types of bioreactors.
Career
Applied Biotechnology students at the University of Westminster normally find employment in the biotechnology industry e.g.
- Upstream/Downstream processing
- Quality Assurance, Quality Control
- Process Development / Technology Transfer
- Research and Development, eg involving strain improvement
- Regulatory Affairs
- Sales e.g. Technical Sales Representatives / Account managers
- Academia, eg teaching or further study to PhD degree
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Fermentation Technology
- Industrial And Environmental Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Research Methods
- Postgraduate Project
- Science, Technology And Commercialisation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Molecular Sciences View 486 other Masters in Biology in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biological sciences or a related discipline. Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team.
- If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
14000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14000 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8500 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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