MSc/PgDip Biotechnology

Applicants should possess at least a UK lower second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in bioscience, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy or medicine.

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International and EU students must provide evidence of proficiency in English – IELTS 6.0 overall with no individual band score below 5.5 or a score of TOEFL at 550 or above (76 and above internet based test )

Suitable For

This course is for UK and international graduates who wish to gain knowledge in the emerging fields of biotechnology, and acquire the skills necessary for entering employment in the growing biotechnology industries such as food production, biomedicine and pharmaceuticals.

Applicant profile

This course is ideal for those who are interested in Chemistry and Biochemistry and motivated by experimental science.