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Biotechnology MSc
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Objectives
A combination of qualifications in engineering and life-sciences makes graduates attractive to industrial life science companies as well as opening up opportunities for further academic research in this strongly established and expanding discipline. Graduates may go on to work for biomanufacturing companies, producing foods such as beer, bread or cereals, or could move into the pharmaceuticals area and carry out research into how to produce new, more effective medicines.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements: You will need a 2(i) (upper second class honours) first degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications/experience. Applicants with a 2(ii) will be considered and are welcome to apply. Examples of relevant disciplines for your first degree are: chemical engineering, chemistry, analytical chemistry, analytical science, bioscience, biochemistry, bioengineering, biological science, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, biomolecular science, bioprocessing, instrumentation, materials, mathematics, pharmacology, pharmacy, and process engineering.
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Academic title
Biotechnology MSc
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Course description
Course description
The biotechnology industry is an important and growing industrial sector and bioengineering is considered by many to be key to the future of manufacturing. The course aims to advance the understanding and transfer of knowledge at the forefront of biochemical engineering and biotechnology for its useful application in research, industry, commerce and society.
Who will benefit?
The course is ideal for new graduates and established scientists and engineers who wish to pursue a technical or research career in biotechnology industries such as pharmaceuticals, medicine and food manufacturing.
What are the benefits to students?
Career prospects are good - there is great demand for our graduates in the biotechnology industries such as pharmaceuticals, medicine and food manufacturing
Biotechnology companies such as Astrazeneca, Avecia, Glaxosmithkline, Unilever and Syngenta operate in the North-West of England and the University enjoys close links with this thriving and growing industrial sector
You gain a qualification from a first class University with an excellent reputation amongst employers Your qualification will be internationally recognised enabling you to work all over the world
Teaching is provided by world-class experts in the field and you can benefit from their know-how and experience
You will gain many other skills to make you more employable such as report writing, data analysis and the ability to make presentations
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