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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
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- You should submit your application at least one month before your course starts.
Language
English
IELTS 6
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Biotechnology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 130 other Masters in Biotechnology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9360 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time:
- £1,560 per 30 credits
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
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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