Biotechnology MSc Aston University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | On-Campus | Full-time | 1 years | September | £12500.00 year per | £24800.00 year per |
Course overview
Biotechnology sits at the heart of solutions to global health, food security and climate challenges. The Aston MSc in Biotechnology will give you the theoretical foundations and practical lab skills to innovate across pharma, healthcare, industrial and environmental settings.
You’ll learn to design experiments, analyse complex datasets, and turn discoveries into viable products, all while developing the professional skills employers expect from future?ready scientists.
You’ll develop skills preparing you to shape tomorrow's biotech breakthroughs by studying with leading experts from Aston's Biosciences expert team. Your skills development will cover areas such as:
- Advanced laboratory techniques (GLP, aseptic technique, flow cytometry, microscopy, mass photometry, NMR).
- Genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR concepts), recombinant protein expression & purification.
- Bioprocess design and scale?up (microbial and eukaryotic systems).
- Bioanalytical methods and bioinformatics.
- Research communication, teamwork and project leadership.
Entry requirements for this course
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