Program Overview
The Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology at Newcastle University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology 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: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- BIO8043 Practical Techniques in Molecular Biology
- BIO8044 Gene Technology
- BIO8045 Genetically Engineered Organisms: Food, Pharmaceutical and Industrial Sectors
- BIO8046 Applied Bioinformatics
- BIO8096 MSc Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology Thesis
- CME8020 Modelling and Control in Bioprocess Systems
- BIO8009 Fundamentals of Cell and Molecular Biology
- BIO8010 Bioremediation
- BIO8041 Antimicrobial Drug Discovery
- BIO8047 Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
- BIO8052 Introductory Quantitative Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject such as:
- biology
- biotechnology
- bioscience
- biological sciences
- pharmacy
International students
If your first language is not English you need an overall IELTS score of 6.5.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,935 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 6,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University 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 Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months