MSc/PgDip Biotechnology

You will be supervised by expert staff who are actively engaged in international research programmes. Teaching is by:

• Lectures
• Practical sessions
• Guided reading
• Guest lectures
• Research projects

Assessment

Assessment is by a combination of written examinations, oral presentations, coursework, laboratory reports and submission of the dissertation.

Research and Analytical Methods (30 credits)                     

Summative Assessment: One literature review and presentation (50%) / exam (50%).  

Formative assessment: a series of tutorials incorporated into the lectures. Also, a current separation science workshop/coursework and tutorial/assignments will be used to assist with teaching and learning

Molecular Biology and Proteomics (30 credits)     

Summative assessment: Lab portfolio (50%) / Exam (50%)

Formative assessment: Bioinformatics and other online tests / case studies  

Medical Biotechnology (30 credits)     

Summative Assessment: Lab portfolio (50%) / Exam (50%)

Formative Assessment: online tests through the virtual learning environment to support revision for exams.  

Plant Biotechnology (30 credits)     

Summative Assessment: Lab portfolio (50%) / Exam (50%)

Formative Assessment: online tests available through the virtual learning environment to support revision for exams.    

Research Project/Dissertation (60 credits)    

Summative assessment: Presentation (25%) / dissertation (75%)

Staff Profile

Dr John Hadfield (Course Leader)

http://www.seek.salford.ac.uk/profiles/HADFIELD508.jsp

Expertise: Design and synthesis of anticancer drugs.  

Dr Natalie Ferry

http://dev.els.salford.ac.uk/staff/profile.php?staffid=133

Expertise: GM Crops  

Dr Rhod Elder

http://dev.els.salford.ac.uk/staff/profile.php?staffid=107

Expertise: DNA repair and cancer