London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,600
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Our Applied Biotechnology MSc includes a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques and explores how biotechnology can be used by today's society. It is an established course in biotechnology which has been extensively updated. You'll complement your theoretical studies with hands-on experience of fully controlled fermenters that are up to pilot-plant scale, and are linked to modern monitoring and control systems.
You'll 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.
Top reasons to study with us
- Our course offers a unique combination of molecular biological and bioprocess engineering principles
- You'll be taught by internationally-leading researchers who are passionate about teaching
- You'll learn in modern facilities, including a mini industrial-scale fermentation suite
- The course is regularly updated to include the latest trends (eg, synthetic biology)
- In previous years, students in the course have benefitted from industrial visits and talks from industry guest speakers
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible postgraduate students.
Curriculum
To be awarded the MSc in Applied Biotechnology, you'll need to study modules for 180 credits. If you choose to take the Postgraduate Project, you'll study seven core modules and one option modules.
The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.
Core Modules
- Molecular Bioengineering
- Fermentation Technology
- Sustainable Biotechnology
- Postgraduate Research Methods
- Postgraduate Project
- Science, Technology And Commercialisation
- Bioinformatics
Option Modules
- Communicating Science
- Systems Biology
- Analytical Techniques and Quality Processes
- Biotherapeutics and Regenerative Medicines
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The Applied Biotechnology MSc has been designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to make important contributions to the biosciences sector. Graduates from the course normally find employment in the biotechnology industry, and in our 2020 cohort, two students secured jobs at the Swiss multinational chemicals and biotechnology company Lonza before graduation.
Industry links
We have links with Sekisui Diagnostics, an international company that manufactures enzymes for diagnostic purposes. In previous years, students on the course have had the opportunity to visit their facilities and experience first-hand how an industrial-scale bioprocess operates.
Guest speakers
In the past, students on the course have benefitted from talks and seminars by external guest speakers. Previously, Lonza sent their representative, Leila Alukaidey, to give talks about protein purification development.
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:
- Astrazeneca
- Oxford Biomedica
- Lonza
- Sartorius
- Sekisui Diagnostics
Job roles
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles, including:
- Downstream purification scientist
- Fermentation scientist
- Field application specialist
- Research scientist
- Upstream processing scientist