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University of Greenwich: Biotechnology

Institution University of Greenwich View institution profile
Department School of Science
Web www.gre.ac.uk
Email courseinfo@gre.ac.uk
Telephone 020 8331 9000
Study type Taught

Summary

This Master’s in Biotechnology covers key fields such as gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms, and bioinformatics.

This multidisciplinary MSc in Biotechnology course brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology to cover knowledge across several key fields. You'll gain critical and analytical skills and learn to solve problems, establishing the practical and professional skills you need for employment or further study.

The course helps you develop a creative attitude to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products. As well as subject-specific knowledge, you'll also gain critical awareness of the advances at the forefront of biotechnology. By exploring these biological systems, you'll learn to develop the technology, tools and products used in research, industry and agriculture.

The course also includes a research project. If you wish, you can earn an endorsement in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology by taking your project in a pharmaceutical science or a related area.

Open to UK applications for September and January. This course is now closed to new International applications for September. International applicants can apply for January.

What you should know about this course

  • This is a multidisciplinary degree, bringing together chemistry, biology and cell biology.

  • Learn to explore biological systems to develop new technologies, tools and products that are useful in research, industry and agriculture.

  • You’ll study in state-of-the-art laboratories at our Medway Campus in Kent.

  • The course covers professional skills development to prepare for effective employment in the biotechnology sector.

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