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MSc in Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise
at Durham University

Durham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 28,100
Country Rank#35
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 92

Program Overview

Gain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to become a scientist in plant biotechnology.

This programme provides a unique opportunity to really shape the future. Gain the technical and scientific skills needed to support increased agricultural productivity and the development of new biotechnological innovations whilst also delivering a commercial approach through the business-related enterprise element of the course.

Alongside taught modules and practical lab-based experience offering one to one mentoring, this focused programme will enable students to develop their own research project, access vital training in business development and create links with leading biotech industries whilst developing essential skills for the employment market.

Now is your chance to join a world top 100 University, benefit from an outstanding student experience, be part of world leading research in state of the art facilitates – apply today, join us at Durham and achieve the extraordinary!

Course Content
The course is comprised of the following compulsory modules:

Module Title
- Frontiers of Plant Science
- Agriculture and Biotechnology
- Bioinformatics, data analysis (statistics R)*
- Innovation and Enterprise in Plant Biotechnology
- Technology in the Biosciences
- Research Project
Entry Requirement
Applicants need the equivalent of a UK honours degree to at least a 2:1 in a Biosciences equivalent degree (i.e. Biology, Natural Sciences, Agriculture). It is not necessary to have prior laboratory experience in plant sciences techniques

English Language requirements

English language requirements: Candidates whose first language is not English will normally be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language by possessing a recent English language test score of average 6.5 or above in IELTS, or TOEFL iBT (internet based) 92 or above, or equivalent.

Additional requirements
- Completed online application form
- CV/Resume
- Evidence of higher degree qualifications with mark statements
- Personal statement (up to 750 words)
- References: the applicant will need to provide the names of two people who can provide an academic reference in support of your application. An academic reference could be from, for example:
  
  Your personal tutor
  
  Your thesis supervisor
  
  Your line manager in a research group
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and funding
- Home students £12,200 per year
- EU students £28,100 per year
- Island students £12,200 per year
- International students £28,100 per year
The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).
Career Prospect
Our graduates progress into a diverse range of careers. Many take up medicine courses, while others work in the biosciences sector, the NHS or the pharmaceutical industry.

Cost Of Studying At Durham University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc in Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise at Durham University