University of Birmingham: Molecular Biotechnology
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biosciences |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| pg@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Our Molecular Biotechnology MSc provides you with training in the skills and specialised knowledge needed to equip you for a career in molecular biotechnology in industry or academia. The course has been designed in consultation with experts in biotechnology industries.
Practical skills will include sessions on fermentation, molecular biology, functional genetics and genomics, cell biology and protein chemistry, and you will go on to complete a major, supervised laboratory or computer-based research project.
Key features of this programme: - Focuses on the molecular and cellular aspects of biotechnology
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Includes material on fermentation, process and downstream engineering, and business aspects
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A mixture of taught material and lab-based research projects
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Teaching and research at one of the UK's top Schools of Biosciences
Who is this programme aimed at? - Those looking for a future in a biotechnology or an other life sciences related industry
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Those interested in pursuing a research career in life sciences in industry or academia
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Those returning from industry to obtain higher qualifications
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | 2:2 Honours degree in a Biosciences subject ideally including some molecular biology (including gene cloning) and some genetics as part of their first degree. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | This programme is designed for UK and international graduates who have an appropriate Life Sciences background, with a suitable degree in the Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences. Graduates should have a minimum of a lower second class Honours degree (or the equivalent from outside the UK) in a Biosciences subject including at least 40 credits or equivalent of appropriate molecular biology (including gene cloning) and some genetics as part of their first degree. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Birmingham offers over 600 taught postgraduate programmes to help students widen their skills base, further their knowledge and boost their career prospects. Its wealth of research opportunities involve the completion of original academic research, or a piece of scholarship, which students will conduct under expert supervision from a Birmingham academic.
The value of the postgraduate study is both inherent and transferable, helping students to develop as a person, boost their professional prospects or even change direction in their career.
Beyond the transferable skills that students will take into the workplace, a postgraduate qualification from Birmingham will give …
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