Biotechnology

University of Nottingham
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Materials science and engineering

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,500

About this course

This course enables you to study microbial, animal and plant biotechnology. You'll learn the latest techniques and how these can be used to help improve lives. You might be interested in how you can apply science to global issues such as:

  • developing new life-saving medicines

  • feeding growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value

  • reducing greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels

    Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to succeed when you graduate.

    You will learn in specialist laboratories, using our facilities to build your practical knowledge. Our lab sessions will give you experience in DNA sequencing and genetic engineering.

    Experts in synthetic biology will lecture on the latest applications and technology. You'll join thought-provoking debates covering ethical, commercial and environmental concerns.

    Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:

  • Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three

  • Study abroad - options include our Malaysia campus, Australia, Canada, or Europe

  • Computer Science year - use algorithms to analyse complex data and apply this to your course

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BBC
    Scottish Higher BBBBB
    Scottish Advanced Higher BB
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2129 Engineering professionals

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    A-Levels

    A*AA

    Avg. Salary

    £30,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Loughborough
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £32,500

    Offered by

    University of Nottingham

    Nottingham

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