Nottingham Trent University

Biotechnology

Nottingham Trent University

This course is designed to give students the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in biotechnology within companies and research organisations. Gain a competitive edge with this Masters in a growing job market with a year in industry to cement the knowledge and skills learnt at university.

Entry requirements

MSc: A UK Honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, microbiology or biology. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications may also be considered. International students need IELTS 6.5 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing). Master of Research - MRes: A UK Honours degree (minimum 2.1) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry or biology, with laboratory experience gained through employment or undergraduate research project. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications may also be considered. International students need IELTS 6.5 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing).

Course modules

Master of Research - MRes: Core modules: Research Methods and Bioethics; Research Project; Special Topics in Biotechnology. Optional modules: Business and Enterprise. Cell Culture and Antibody Technology; Molecular Biology; Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis MSc: Core modules: Molecular Biology; Cell Culture and Antibody Technology; Special Topics in Biotechnology; Business and Enterprise; Research Methods and Bioethics; Research Project. Optional modules: Microbial Diagnostics; Techniques in Macromolecular Analysis.

Assessment methods

Modules are assessed by a variety of different types of course work including written assignments, oral presentations and poster presentations, and examinations. The research project will involve the design, implementation and reporting of a major research task.

Sponsorship information

Visit www.ntu.ac.uk/satscholarships for more information on our scholarships and bursaries.

Qualifications

Qualification	Study mode	Start month	Fee	Course duration
MSc	Full-time	January 2019	13,900 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
MSc	Full-time	January 2019	7,800 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	January 2019	9,185 per Whole course (Home/EU)	2 Years
MSc	Part-time	January 2019	3,900 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	January 2019	15,285 per Whole course (International)	2 Years
MSc	Full-time	September 2019	8,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
MSc	Full-time	September 2019	14,500 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	September 2019	9,385 per Whole course (Home/EU)	2 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	September 2019	15,885 per Whole course (International)	2 Years
MSc	Part-time	September 2019	4,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years
MSc	Full-time	January 2020	8,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
MSc	Full-time	January 2020	14,500 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	January 2020	15,885 per Whole course (International)	2 Years
MSc	Sandwich including industrial placement	January 2020	9,385 per Whole course (Home/EU)	2 Years
MSc	Part-time	January 2020	4,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	January 2019	13,900 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	January 2019	7,800 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Part-time	January 2019	3,900 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	September 2019	14,500 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	September 2019	8,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Part-time	September 2019	4,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	January 2020	8,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Full-time	January 2020	14,500 per Year 1 (International)	1 Years
Master of Research - MRes	Part-time	January 2020	4,000 per Year 1 (Home/EU)	2 Years