Medical Biotechnology

University of Portsmouth
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Biomedical sciencesBiology

About this course

Overview Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry, driven by the development of molecular biological research, the growth of the ‘green economy’, and advances in the use of biotechnology in medical diagnosis, therapeutics and biomedical research.

If you're ready to take your previous studies in a science discipline to postgraduate level, then our MSc Medical Biotechnology degree course will help you develop advanced skills in molecular biotechnology. You'll also build on your understanding of how diagnostics, therapeutics and biomedical research are applied in molecular medicine, the energy sector and industry.

When you graduate, you'll have the skills, knowledge and qualifications for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics.

What you'll experience On this course, you'll:

  • Develop a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the biotechnology sector

  • Learn how these are applied in diagnostics, therapeutics and molecular medicine

  • Develop your practical skills using professional research equipment in the University's complex of over 30 laboratories

  • Conduct your own medical biotechnology research, in areas such as pathology, drug development, business or bioinformatics

  • Have the option to study additional topics in the field, including clinical pathology, drug design and clinical trials, business skills for biotechnology and bioinformatics and omics

  • Be supported by a team of expert scientists

  • Use our specialist facilities, including microscopy for imaging at both the cellular and molecular level

    Careers and opportunities When you graduate from our MSc Medical Biotechnology degree course, you'll be qualified for a career within small and medium-sized enterprises and global business in the area of Biotechnology, as well as public and private health service providers. You'll have practical and theoretical skills in Medical Biotechnology, as well as transferable skills as problem-solving and research.

    What can you do with a Medical Biotechnology degree? Career opportunities include:

  • Product development

  • Research scientist

  • Diagnostics and pathology lab work

  • PhD study

  • Sales

  • Teaching

    We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Portsmouth

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Portsmouth

    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
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Biomedical sciences, Biology

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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