Program Overview
The Molecular Biotechnology at University of Birmingham 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 Molecular 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
- Tuition: GBP 19,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Molecular 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
- Module descriptions for MSc in Molecular Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biotechnology
- Research Techniques in Molecular Biotechnology
- Practical Applications of Molecular Biotechnology
- Gene Expression Analysis
- From Bench to Market \x96 the development of pharmaceutical drug products
- Therapeutic Biologicals
- Funding Science
- Functional Genomics and Reverse Genetics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This programme is designed for UK and international graduates who have an appropriate Life Sciences background, with a suitable degree in the Biological Sciences, Biochemistry or Biomedical Sciences. Graduates should have a minimum of a lower second class Honours degree (or the equivalent from outside the UK) in a Biosciences subject including at least\xc2\xa040 credits or equivalent of appropriate molecular biology\xc2\xa0(including gene cloning) and some genetics as part of their first degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 31 July 2026
- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months