Program Overview
The Biotechnology and Enterprise at The University of Manchester is a MSc programme in United Kingdom. This programme provides advanced academic training at postgraduate level.
Key Program Features
- Degree: MSc
- Language: English
- Duration: 12 months
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology and Enterprise programme are prepared for diverse careers in their chosen field. A MSc from The University of Manchester opens doors to roles in academia, industry, and public sector.
Program Curriculum
- 90 credits are from taught course units
- 90 credits are from the research project
- Commercialisation in the Life Sciences (30 credits)
- Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences (15 credits)
- Strategic business planning (15 credits)
- Advanced Biotechnology I: expression systems for biopharmaceutical & industrial proteins (15 credits)
- Research Seminars & Workshops (15 credits)
- Research Skills - Lab-based Research Project (90 credits)
- Communication Skills (0 credit)/BIOL60311/0/Mandatory
- Commercialisation in the Life Sciences/BIOL60760/30/Mandatory
- Research Skills (Lab-based Research Project)/BIOL60770/90/Mandatory
- Advanced Biotechnology I: expression systems for biopharmaceutical & industrial proteins/BIOL60771/15
- Mandatory/Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences/BIOL60780/15/Mandatory
- Research Seminars & Workshops (MSc Biotechnology Enterprise)/BIOL65150/15/Mandatory
- PGT Supervisor Meeting (MSc)/BIOL72100/0/Mandatory
- PGT Advisor Meeting (MSc)-3/BIOL73050/0/Mandatory
- PGT Advisor Mtg (MSc)-1/BIOL73130/0/Mandatory
- PGT Advisor Meeting (MSc)-2/BIOL73230/0/Mandatory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A First or Upper Second class honours degree in the United Kingdom, or the overseas equivalent, in a biological or medical sciences discipline with sufficient evidence in relevant modules taken. Exceptional applicants with a 2:2 with some research experience or equivalence would also be considered.
English language
For MRes/ MSc applicants whose first language is not English an IELTS score of 6.5 in each component, TOEFL 577 (paper based), TOEFL 233 (computer based) or TOEFL 90 (internet based) is required as a minimum.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 23000 (International); GBP 13000.0 (National)
GBP 23000 (International); GBP 13000.0 (National)
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Manchester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information.
About University of Manchester
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
University of Manchester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-18
- Language English
- Duration 12 months