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University of Nottingham: Biotechnology MSc

Institution University of Nottingham
Department School of Biosciences
Web http://www.nottingham.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0) 115 951 5559
Study type Taught

Summary

You will be introduced to modern molecular methods in biotechnology. This masters course gives you options to specialise in your area of interest. You'll gain specialist knowledge and practical skills in your chosen pathway:

  • animal biotechnology - reproductive biotechnologies to stem cell therapies

  • plant biotechnology - plant genetic manipulation, plant breeding and genome research

  • microbial biotechnology - gene expression and metabolic engineering of micro-organisms

You'll use our specialist teaching laboratories. Gain training in advanced molecular methods and high-throughput technologies.

Our links with industry give you opportunity to see innovations in practice. This covers food, biopharmaceuticals and biofuels industries. You will complete a three-month research project in an area of interest to you. This can take place on an industry placement or at the University.

Previous graduates have taken up roles with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, AstraZeneca, Gene Script and Biogenuix Medsystems, India. Others have pursued research careers with Oxford and Cambridge University, and the BBSRC DTP PhD studentships.

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