Masters Degrees in Plant Biotechnology, United Kingdom

The Biotechnology MSc 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 Master’s students with specialised skills to perform jobs previously the reserve of Doctorate level scientists. Read more

You’re ready to specialise in plant genetics and crop improvement at a ground-breaking centre for this highly prized discipline. With this expert, cutting edge training, you’ll have the perfect grounding to move into PhD research or a career in the practical plant breeding. Read more

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

Unprecedented progress  has been made in the study of plant biology with the development of new tools and technologies. This knowledge contributes to development of  sustainable solutions  to many major challenges of the 21st century such as  food ,  energy  and  materials. Read more

Bridging the gap between biology, technology and business management, our programme is taught in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School. Read more

One of the principal challenges that our society faces is the need for increased agricultural productivity via improved crop protection and plant biotechnology. Read more

Develop an understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of life, and its applications in health, medicine or food biosecurity, preparing you for a career in research or industry. Read more

This course gives in-depth knowledge of the areas of molecular biology and biotechnology for graduates in the biological and biosciences. Read more

Modern biotechnology applies novel tools and approaches to address today's global challenges. You'll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms and genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. Read more

Our established programme in Biotechnology, which has been extensively updated, includes a wide range of modern molecular biology techniques and how biotechnology can be used by today's society. Read more

Our research aims to answer fundamental questions about how cells and organisms work at the molecular and biochemical level. We study the structures and properties of DNA, RNA and protein molecules, and how these molecules interact within cells to form complex functional networks. Read more

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

Programme overview Researchers in the  School of Biological Sciences  conduct cutting-edge research across a broad range of biological disciplines, including genomics, biotechnology, cell biology, sensory biology, animal behaviour and evolution, population biology, host-disease interactions and ecosystem services. Read more

How will we feed nine billion people by 2050? It’s a challenge with complex solutions. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that £1.2bn is lost annually to the value of our soils due to mismanagement. Read more