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University of Lincoln: Biotechnology
Institution | University of Lincoln View institution profile |
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Department | Department of Life Sciences |
Web | https://www.lincoln.ac.uk |
enquiries@lincoln.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01522 886644 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The MSc Biotechnology programme provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced theoretical knowledge, understanding, and practical experience of modern molecular and systems biology approaches to emerging biotechnologies.
The course is designed to provide a grounding in core biotechnology, alongside specialist training in medical, industrial, environmental, and fermentation biotechnology, with the opportunity to complete a research project within one of these areas.
Staff within the Department of Life Sciences offer a wide range of expertise in a variety of disciplines including molecular, cell, and system biology, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, fermentation, and bioengineering, among many others. Students may also have opportunities to hear from external guest speakers working in the industry and other schools from across the University.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject. If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/ If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-session English and Academic Study Skills courses. These specialist courses are designed to help students meet the English language requirements for their intended programme of study. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/ |
Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
International | 17600 GBP for Whole course |
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England | 9600 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9600 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9600 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 9600 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MSc Biotechnology programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop advanced level theoretical knowledge, understanding, practical experience and training, with a particular focus on modern molecular and systems biology approaches to emerging biotechnologies.
The course is designed provide a good grounding in core biotechnology, and specialist training in medical, industrial, environmental and fermentation biotechnology with the opportunity to complete a research project within one of these areas.
The programme also seeks to provide training and support in developing a variety of key professional skills, including communication, critical analysis and thinking, project and time management, scientific writing, teamwork, ethics, information technology and career management.
Staff can offer expertise in molecular, cell and system biology, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, fermentation, bioengineering and many other areas. In addition to this, students can also hear from external guest speakers from industry and other schools within the University.
As a consequence of the research driven character of the School, students are expected to become research engaged. They are encouraged to interact with prospective final research project supervisors from the beginning of the course and they are invited to the School’s weekly research seminars.
Please note that this course is only available in the full-time format.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related discipline. |
Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
International | 16300 GBP for Whole course |
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England | 9000 GBP for Whole course |
Scotland | 9000 GBP for Whole course |
Wales | 9000 GBP for Whole course |
Northern Ireland | 9000 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
The MSc Biotechnology programme aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop advanced level theoretical knowledge, understanding, practical experience and training, with a particular focus on modern molecular and systems biology approaches to emerging biotechnologies.
The course is designed provide a good grounding in core biotechnology, and specialist training in medical, industrial, environmental and fermentation biotechnology with the opportunity to complete a research project within one of these areas.
The programme also seeks to provide training and support in developing a variety of key professional skills, including communication, critical analysis and thinking, project and time management, scientific writing, teamwork, ethics, information technology and career management.
Staff can offer expertise in molecular, cell and system biology, recombinant DNA technology, protein biochemistry, structural biology, fermentation, bioengineering and many other areas. In addition to this, students can also hear from external guest speakers from industry and other schools within the University.
As a consequence of the research driven character of the School, students are expected to become research engaged. They are encouraged to interact with prospective final research project supervisors from the beginning of the course and they are invited to the School’s weekly research seminars.
Please note that this course is only available in the full-time format.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A minimum 2:2 honours degree in a related discipline. |
Location | Lincoln (Main Site) Brayford Pool Lincoln LN6 7TS |
Fees
England | 44 GBP for Credit |
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Northern Ireland | 44 GBP for Credit |
Scotland | 44 GBP for Credit |
Wales | 44 GBP for Credit |
International | 89 GBP for Credit |
The University of Lincoln is rated among the top 20 universities in the UK for student satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2022 and we are ranked in the top 30 overall in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022. We are the highest placed multi-faculty modern university in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022, which describes Lincoln as going “from strength to strength”.
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