MSc Medical Biotechnology

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 12 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 3.1

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 18,300

Program Description

On this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll develop practical and analytical skills in molecular biotechnology, including the exploration of online biological databases, therapeutics, bioinformatics and diagnostics. You'll build practical laboratory skills used in academia and industry, and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques.Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to postgraduate level.When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics.

Eligibility

This course accepts UK, EU, and International students.

Course highlights

  • Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector
  • Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics
  • Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs
  • Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical)
  • Have opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence