Biotechnology MSc

This is a multidisciplinary degree that brings together aspects of chemistry, biology and cell biology. The modules are carefully tailored to cover the knowledge in key fields such as:

• Gene therapy
• Drug design
• Genomics
• Proteomics
• Genetic engineering for plants
• Animals and micro-organisms
• Bioinformatics.

This degree produces graduates with a critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem solving, enhancing laboratory and professional competence and enabling students to work independently and use their initiative in solving the diverse problems they encounter.

The programme helps you to obtain a creative attitude to the development and manufacture of biotechnology products. The intention is that skills and knowledge can be more readily transferred to professional activities.

The aims of the programme are:

• To provide students with subject-specific knowledge, as well as a critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem solving in the field of biotechnology
• To provide students with enhanced practical and professional skills and thus prepare them effectively for professional employment or doctoral studies in the field of biotechnology
• To enable students to work independently and use initiative to solve the diverse problems they may encounter
• To instil a critical awareness of advances at the forefront of biotechnology.

What you will study

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Biotechnology Research Projects (60 credits)
• Bioinformatics (30 credits)
• Research Methods and Data management (30 credits)
• Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)
• Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 1 module from this list of options.

• Biotechnology and Transgenic Crops (30 credits)
• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (30 credits)

Teaching and learning

This programme involves a series of lectures, seminars and workshops. Case studies will provide you with exposure to up-to-date problems and enhance your problem solving and team-work in a way that simulates an industrial setting. A research project in a well equipped department led by staff with a diversity of research experience will give you the opportunity to carry out novel research and enhance your practical skills, analytical thinking and independence.

Careers

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, intellectual property industry (IP), academics, bio-informatics/IT, health services, research and higher degrees (PhD).

Visit the Biotechnology MSc page on the University of Greenwich – Medway Campus website for more details!