Biotechnology University of Portsmouth

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time, Part-time	1 - 2 years	September, January	find out	find out

Course fee notes

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Course overview

Overview

Turn your ambition into the postgraduate qualification you need and open doors to an exciting career in biotechnology.

With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub and Portsmouth ranked third of all modern post-92 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to study our Master’s in Biotechnology.

You’ll develop your understanding of molecular tools that are used to solve global issues, including the exploration of genetic engineering, bioinformatics, online biological databases, and tailor your studies and experiments to the areas of biotechnology that match your interests.

When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to succeed in many fields from industry and academia to research and development – with the opportunity to specialise later in your career.

Course highlights

Prepare to work in industry, or academic environments, choosing subjects that match your aspirations
Unpack a practical and a theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the biotechnology sector
Develop your practical skills using professional research equipment in the University's complex of over 30 laboratories
Benefit from our world-renowned Centre for Enzyme Innovation where we're researching solutions to some of the most pressing global environmental problems
Study modules in entrepreneurship, bioinformatics, and genetic engineering
Access opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Career development

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

This Master’s degree will help you to specialise in biotechnology and build your career in a variety of companies, including innovative start-ups and global corporations. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with.

Once you graduate from this MSc Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a broad understanding of the ongoing development of life-improving technologies, strategies, and products used in the biotechnology sector. You'll have the practical skills to operate successfully in this pioneering field, or you could proceed to a research degree.

Graduates of this course have gone into roles such as: