Masters Degrees (Marine Biotechnology)

MSc Biotechnology within the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) provides you with key skills, specialist knowledge and essential training for a career in industrial or academic bioscience.  Increasingly, biotechnology companies are recruiting Masters students with specialised skills to perform jobs previously the reserve of Doctorate level scientists. Read more

Our ocean is the largest connected system on Earth, but it is under increasing pressure from expanding human activities and the climate crisis. Read more

Explore biotechnology research in marine sciences at Newcastle University. We invite proposals for MPhil and PhD biotechnology projects in the field of marine sciences. Read more

The biodiversity of the marine environment is of enormous importance to humans as a resource for food, pharmaceuticals and ecosystem services. 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

As we are only now beginning to uncover the role of the ocean in our society, it's crucial to bring together scientific, economic and societal stakeholders. Read more

Food is necessary for human survival, in addition, it is an important source of pleasure, and plays an enormous role in the global economy. Read more

The MSc by Research in  Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology  is a one-year full-time programme that differs from a taught Masters programme by placing more emphasis on research, and by being examined much more like a PhD, by viva voce (oral) examination, rather than by grading of coursework and dissertation. Read more

The MSc Industrial Biotechnology will appeal to those with a primary industrial background as a further training opportunity and as a means of becoming involved in this important field, as well as being suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals from a variety of backgrounds. Read more

Research in Biotechnology (Medical Sciences) at Newcastle spans the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering (SAgE). Read more

The 2-year master programme in Master of Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans & Lakes) addresses students with a background in… Read more

There’s plenty of opportunity for practical experience too, thanks to laboratory and field training sessions, individual and group assignments, report presentations and discussion seminars, visits to marine research centres, excursions and internship. Read more

This one year programme is designed to build on scientific knowledge gained from your previous degree level study and give you practical experience to work daily in a marine environment. Read more

This course makes an ideal stepping-stone for those considering PhD or company-based research and provides an opportunity for you to explore your interest in the biosciences in depth while showing a commitment to a research-focused career. Read more