Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology MSc

**Introduction**<br/>A recent agreement between the UK and US to develop a new partnership on science and technology has led to an increasing demand for professionals in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, also known as engineering biology.<br/><br/>In this programme, students will learn to approach biotechnology and synthetic biology as engineers. Specific skills taught in the programme include DNA assembly, next-generation sequencing technologies, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cell-free synthetic biology, directed evolution, bioinformatics and coding.<br/><br/>**Programme highlights**<br/>- Become highly employable and meet the growing demand for biotechnology and synthetic biology professionals.<br/><br/><br/>- Students will learn multi-disciplinary skills, including DNA assembly, bioinformatics, coding and more, helping them to stand out in the job market.<br/><br/><br/>- The six-month research project will give students the opportunity to interact with academics who specialise in a wide range of disciplines, including structural biology and evolutionary genetics.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to engineer synthetic cells and cell-free systems for useful purposes in biotechnology and synthetic biology.<br/><br/><br/>**Career outcomes**<br/>Students who successfully complete the programme will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to go into a variety of established and emerging biotechnology and synthetic biology start-ups and incubators, in addition to larger biotechnology companies employing graduates in this field. The UK is also home to the largest number of biotech start-ups in Europe (McKinsey), with job opportunities both inside and outside of London.