Industrial Biotechnology

Liverpool John Moores University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineering

About this course

LJMU's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field.

  • Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the world's top five growth industries) and other related areas

  • Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts

  • Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience

  • Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete an industrial-based research project

    Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, this programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills.

    At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.

    Further academic support is provided via embedded tutorials in the Research Methods module. During your independent research project, you will be appointed a LJMU-based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Liverpool

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    Liverpool John Moores University

    Liverpool

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