Program Overview
The Crop Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship at University of Nottingham is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Crop Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,406 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Crop Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Creative Problem Solving
- Tissue Culture - Sexual and Somatic Genetics for Plant Improvement
- Project Management
- Genetic Improvement of Crop Plants
- Marketing
- Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Plant Genetic Manipulation
- Innovation Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Plant Biotechnology
- Science, Technology and Business
- Written examinations at the end of the appropriate semester associated with the lecture-based modules
- Formal coursework assignments associated with the lecture modules
- Research project
- A viva voce examination
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates will be selected from graduates holding at least an upper second class honours (or equivalent) degree in a relevant subject e.g. biology, biotechnology, crop science which provides sufficient background for the course.
Relevant workplace experience may, in some circumstances, be accepted as qualification for entry.
Candidates whose first language is not English, you must also achieve an acceptable TOEFL level (total mark 573 [230 computer based] or above with a TWE of 4.5) or IELTS result (Test band score 6.5 or above with no less than 6.0 in each element) Applicants are strongly advised to arrange to take the IELTS test via their closest British Council.
Successful completion of a full-time pre-sessional English Language course for International students run by the Centre for English Language Education at the University of Nottingham will also be acceptable.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,406 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,406 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,043 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nottingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
City of Nottingham, United Kingdom
University of Nottingham 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 September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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