Overview

This Biotechnology course from University of Chester will focus on developing your laboratory-based research skills in a biotechnological area of your choice, while equipping you for a future academic or industry-based career. The lecturers have specialist knowledge and research experience in human, animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, and you will also be taught by visiting lecturers from academia and local biotechnology industries who are leaders in their respective fields.

Key Features

You will take six taught but research-focused modules that aim to equip you with key theoretical and practical skills, and introduce you to examples of current and future applications of biotechnology. You will then select a laboratory-based research topic that interests you with a supervisor of your choice. In certain cases this may involve collaboration with industrial partners.

The emphasis in the course will be on applied biotechnology and problem-solving and will therefore involve the development of key skills that are in demand in the biotechnology sector. Consequently, upon successful completion of the course, you will not only be equipped for a future career in academic research but also in various biotechnology industries

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business of Biotechnology

Emerging Molecular Therapies in Medicine

Essential Methods for the Biotechnologist

Plant and Environmental Biotechnology

Research and Analytical Skills for Bioscientists

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-19 00:00:00 , International

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They will accept applications throughout the year, but they would generally advise that you send in your application by the end of July to ensure you have time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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91

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 106 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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91

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4.5

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

Relevant undergraduate. 2.2. A 3rd honours degree may be mitigated by experience.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

≈ 15500 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9090 GBP / year

≈ 9090 GBP / year

Additional Details

The professional placement/project year will cost an additional £2,750, due at the start of the second year of the course.

Living costs

Chester

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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