Biotechnology

Coventry University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineering

About this course

Biotechnology is predicted to be one of the most important applied sciences of the 21st century and a key driver in the world economy.

  • You can choose to study the Biotechnology MSc or the Biotechnology MSc with Professional Experience2 – they are the same course with the latter including a placement experience.

  • Our course is designed to expand your knowledge of the molecular, biochemical, cell biological and genetic techniques underpinning modern biotechnology and how they can be used to solve real-world problems and benefit society.

  • We will train you in biotechnology research strategies so that you have the chance to gain an understanding of the nature of business based on bioscience knowledge and research, opportunities for innovation, regulatory requirement constraints, intellectual property and ethical issues.

    Why you should study this course

  • Tailored to provide the training and development necessary to meet the demand for highly skilled scientists within the expanding and global bioscience sector.

  • Access to a well-equipped suite of analytical and biological laboratories4 where you will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience using industry-standard techniques such as flow cytometry, mass spectrometry, high-performance liquid chromatography and confocal microscopy.

  • Research-inspired teaching with input from experts in our research centre for Health and Life Sciences (CHLS), which undertakes interdisciplinary scientific research through the application of biological sciences to understand life from the molecular level through to the whole body.

  • Guest lectures, usually from current practitioners in the biotechnology industry, laboratory research and other jobs in science in areas such as gene therapy, biomaterials, bioremediation, rapid diagnostics, biofuels and plant biotechnology (subject to availability)2.

  • Students enrolled on Biotechnology MSc with Professional Experience will undertake 6-8 months of professional experience, either externally or on campus2. - Biotechnology MSc with Professional Experience aims to enhance employability skills, excite and stimulate students and ensure that they gain and develop valuable skills sought by employers.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Coventry

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3115 Quality assurance technicians

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Coventry
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Materials science and engineering

    Offered by

    Coventry University

    Coventry

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