Biotechnology MSc
Course Overview - Biotechnology MSc
Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel, agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today.
This MSc programme investigates both the scientific and the economic basis for current biotechnologies and considers areas where future demand is likely to come from. It offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, research and business development skills using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.
On this programme, you will:
- learn cutting-edge research and ...
Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel, agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today.<br/><br/>This MSc programme investigates both the scientific and the economic basis for current biotechnologies and considers areas where future demand is likely to come from. It offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, research and business development skills using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.<br/><br/>On this programme, you will:<br/>- learn cutting-edge research and development skills to enable the creation of new products and services<br/><br/><br/>- investigate and analyse the economic basis for current biotechnology structures and areas of future demand, including the global pharmaceutical industry and tackling the climate crisis<br/><br/><br/>- learn how technology can be applied to solve pressing real-world biological problems<br/><br/><br/>- explore and develop the skills and expertise needed for future developments in biotechnology<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
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Institution Code
E56
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