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Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MSc Industrial Biotechnology

MSc Industrial Biotechnology
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank#56
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

LJMU's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field.

Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the world’s top five growth industries) and other related areas
Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts
Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience
Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete an industrial-based research project

Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, this programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills.

At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.

Further academic support is provided via embedded tutorials in the Research Methods module. During your independent research project, you will be appointed a LJMU-based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.

Course Content
- Cell Technology
- Advanced Biotechniques
- Bioprocessing and Fermentation Technology
- Biomolecular Research Skills and Data Analysis
- Principles and Applications of Synthetic Biology
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Research Project
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- a minimum 2:2 honours degree in Biological Sciences
or
- alternative qualifications, coupled with a significant period of relevant work experience
Additional Information
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component)
- Pearson PTE Academic 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this course
- If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£9,250
- International (full-time, per year):£16,600
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

By increasing your skills and knowledge, this Masters programme prepares you for work in the fast growing biotechnology sector.

You may go on to work and study in fields such as the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, recombinant DNA and microbial-related research laboratories.

There will also be the option to work in research and development, study for a PhD or even take up a teaching post.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Industrial Biotechnology at Liverpool John Moores University