Overview

Biotechnology degree offered at University of Salford is designed to develop the analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that you will need for postgraduate-level employment in the biotechnology sector. You will also gain transferable skills relevant to a great variety of professional careers.

Employment

Many students have progressed to research work and studying for a PhD (working in the areas of genomics, biofuels, cancer research and genome editing (CRISPR/Cas). Some have progressed to PhD here at Salford but we have recent alumni pursuing PhDs in Canada and Sweden.We have recently had students find employment running clinical trials (Christie Hospital), and as Research Associates (John Innes, Cambridge University, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Manchester), Technical roles (Salford University and University of Manchester) and with Biotech Companies (Lonza, Hematogenix) both in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Postgraduate Scholarship Skills

Research Design and Delivery

Molecular Biology and Proteomics

Genomics

Novel Therapeutics

Green Biotechnology

Medicial Biotechnology

Professional Practice

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 104 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should possess at least a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in bioscience, biochemistry, pharmacy medicine or related subject.

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

10350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10350 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time:

Calculated on a pro rata basis

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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