MSc Molecular Biotechnology

Course Details

Course Subject

Total Credit

180

Qualification

Postgraduate Taught

Awarding Body

University of Hertfordshire

Academic Level

Level 7

Course Location

Hatfield

Course Duration

1 Year

Course Fees

£ 16450 Yearly

MOI

Accepted

OIETC

Not Accepted

Intakes

January/September

Work Placement

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
Offered as a part-time option tif you are already in employment and wish to broaden your knowledge of the industry with support from your employer
The University of Hertfordshire was ranked 1st in the East of England for Medical Technology and Bioengineering (2023 Complete University Guide)

English Requirement

You have to get at least 6.5 band socre of IELTS

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

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.