About this course
Do you want to focus your scientific career on one of the fastest moving sectors of science? The UK has hundreds of biotech companies and is a leader in innovating specialist products from living organisms. Biotech applications are enhancing food production, treating medical conditions, and having a significant impact on the global future.
Given the common expectation for job candidates to have some form of postgraduate qualification, this Masters course offers a route to careers in biotechnology as well as the broader life sciences industry. If your first degree included the study of genetics and molecular biology, and a research module, you’re well-placed to join us.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: MSc
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: MSc
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2119 Natural and social science professionals
2112 Biological scientists
2162 Other researchers, unspecified discipline
2151 Conservation professionals
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Scheme
- Postgraduate