MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Advanced Research
Course Details
Course Subject
MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Advanced Research
Total Credit
180
Qualification
Postgraduate Taught
Awarding Body
University of Hertfordshire
Academic Level
Level 7
Course Location
Hatfield
Course Duration
2 Years
Course Fees
£ 18950 Yearly
MOI
Accepted
OIETC
Accepted
Intakes
January/September
Work Placement
No
About The Course
About the course
Intended for graduates of the biological and biosciences, this course will provide you with specialist knowledge of molecular biology and biotechnology. This exciting and fast-moving area of bioscience is having an enormous impact on biotechnology. Analysis and manipulation of genes and genomes have provided the foundation for the development of new diagnostic methods, biological drugs and improved enzymes and proteins. New vaccines, synthetic antibodies and improved crops have also benefitted from advances in molecular biotechnology.
Why choose this course?
- 1st for Biosciences in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023)
- You’ll be taught by expert university lecturers and researchers, many having extensive research experience in academic, pharmaceutical, industrial and biotechnology sectors
- Benefit from innovative guest lectures, delivered by leading researchers in the biotechnology industry
- Immerse yourself in our modern Science Building. We offer exceptional facilities for you to practice the latest techniques in QPCR and genome editing and molecular cloning. Use our laboratories for DNA analysis, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics
- Upon graduation, you will be equipped to gain employment in a wide range of roles in the biotechnology industry or further postgraduate study in the bioscience field
- We adopt a blended learning approach to teaching, focussing on problem-based scenarios so you can develop strong critical analysis skills. You’ll have substantial exposure to practical techniques and guaranteed laboratory-based research projects
- If successful, you will have the opportunity to conduct a 12-month research project
- Allied Health was ranked in the top 25% of UK universities for research impact (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)
- 1st in the East of England for Medical Technology and Bioengineering (2023 Complete University Guide)
English Requirement
General Requirement
Entry requirements and key information
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
- An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis
- A professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above; or
- A qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry; or
- A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the programme leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme
- Students will be selected through interview
In addition, all international students are required to demonstrate an English Language capability of IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any band) or equivalent qualification