Biotechnology University of Nottingham

Overview

At the Biotechnology programme from the University of Nottingham you'll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms, genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. 

You will be trained in high throughput technologies in taught modules such as advanced molecular methods and be equipped with strong research and professional skills throughout the curriculum.

Industrial and commercial aspects of biotechnology bring you closer to the current trends and careers in the field.You can specialise in plant, microbial or animal biotechnology:

• Plant pathway – provides the theory and practical skills in plant genetic manipulation, plant breeding, crop improvement and genome research.
• Microbial pathway – study gene expression and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms. You'll gain theory and practical skills on the use of microbial production platforms for various end purposes such as therapeutics and biofuels.

• Animal pathway – gain specialist knowledge and practical skills, from reproductive biotechnologies to stem cell therapies.

Career opportunities:

Previous graduates have taken up roles with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Gene Script and Biogenuix Medsystems. Others have pursued research careers with universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, BOKU Vienna, Tu Darmstadt and the BBSRC DTP PhD studentships. 

94.1% of postgraduate taught students from the School of Biosciences secured graduate level employment or further graduate level study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £32,173*