Masters Degrees (Bioremediation)

How can biological processes and organisms be used in the development of new technologies? Biotechnology enables us to improve practices in diverse fields including genetics, agriculture, bioremediation, immunology, diagnostics, energy production, and age-assisted living. Read more

Environmental engineering uses science and engineering principles to assess and mitigate pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. Read more

Help solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies. Read more

Biotechnology is predicted to be one of the most important applied sciences of the 21st century and a key driver in the world economy. Read more

With an emphasis on the application of knowledge and skills to real-world challenges, the course is designed for graduates looking to prepare themselves for a career in the biotechnology field, as well as for those in relevant employment. Read more

The MRes in Biosciences gives you expert research training embedded in our world-class research groups embedded within one or more of our research themes in Biosciences. Read more

The Faculty of Engineering and Science offers advanced research training opportunities across a broad range of subject areas, including chemical, pharmaceutical, biomedical, environmental and sports sciences. Read more

We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD research projects in our three main research areas of biodiversity and conservation, agri-environment, and microbiology. Read more

Gain a detailed understanding of contemporary microbiology – researching the industrial, commercial and medical aspects of the discipline. Read more

Studying microbes is crucial to tackling future challenges to human and animal health (multi-drug and antibiotic resistance; microbiota dysbiosis; emerging microbial pathogens), pollution (bioremediation; green energy) and biotechnology (synthetic microbiology and micro-biotechnology; food microbiology). Read more

Algal biotechnology is a rapidly expanding discipline that seeks to understand and harness the resources of some of the most diverse groups of organisms on the planet. Read more

Microbiology is a well-funded research area at Newcastle University. This creates a vibrant and dynamic environment for postgraduate study. Read more