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University of Essex: Biotechnology
Institution | University of Essex View institution profile |
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Department | Life Sciences |
Web | essex.ac.uk |
pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01206 872719 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
How can biological processes and organisms be used in the development of new technologies? Biotechnology enables us to improve practices in diverse fields including genetics, agriculture, bioremediation, immunology, diagnostics, energy production, and age-assisted living.
Our course provides you with knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience in modern biotechnology, and with practical insights into current commercial applications. It creates access to a broad range of career opportunities in this rapidly growing key technology.
You will learn about and appraise the approaches that can be used to address the challenges facing our planet, including:
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The development of biofuels, pharmaceuticals and crops to support and feed the growing human population
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Industrial, plant and medical biotechnology
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Gene and protein technology
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Synthetic biology
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Bioinformatics
The course has a very high proportion of practical work that provides valuable experience for your career, and in addition to this, our optional module Creating and Growing a New Business Venture challenges you to think creatively. This increases your value to organisations, including small enterprises, which are a growing part of the biotechnology sector.
Your research project is a major component of this course, for which you perform novel laboratory and/or bioinformatic research in one of our academic laboratories, or (subject to approval) carry out research in an industrial or hospital setting.
MSc
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 10000 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 21700 GBP for Year 1 |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements for this course can be found on the course finder on the University of Essex website – www.essex.ac.uk |
Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Fees
England | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 9660 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
We Are Essex. Are you? Join the University of Essex, one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024).
As an Essex postgraduate you’ll have the freedom to challenge, ask the difficult questions and take intellectual risk. You’re taught and supported by world-leading academics in our research-intensive environment that will enable you to make a difference. You’ll be among Nobel Prize-winners, award-winning directors, presidents, astronauts and over 100,000 other alumni who have gone on to shape the world.
Research quality
We’re dedicated to delivering high-impact research, our pioneering work continues to change the world. During …
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