MSc in Biotechnology and Enterprise

at University of Manchester

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Commercialisation in the Life Sciences
• Research Skills (Lab-based Research Project)
• Advanced Biotechnology I: expression systems for biopharmaceutical & industrial proteins
• Intellectual Property in the Life Sciences
• Disease Modelling and Genome Engineering

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in the biological sciences, which includes a broad suite of subjects, for example, biochemistry, biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, life sciences, microbiology, molecular biology. Majoring in other subjects such as hemical engineering or chemistry may be suitable provided some units in the biological sciences were completed as minor subjects.
 

You must also provide sufficient evidence of the relevant units taken.
 

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:
 

• IELTS : 6.5 overall (6.5 in each component)

• TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in each component)
   

We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course , if your current IELTS scores are:
 

• Minimum 6.0 overall (with 6.0 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6)

• Minimum 6.0 overall (with 5.5 in each component) plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10).
   

Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.

For entry in the academic year beginning September 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
 

MSc (full-time)
 

• UK students (per annum): £14,500
   
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,000

The combination of research skills and business knowledge will ensure you are well-equipped for career opportunities in the global biotechnology market.
 

Recent graduates have either continued to a PhD programme or moved into careers in industry, including business development, patent engineering, consultancy and knowledge transfer positions in bioscience and pharmaceutical companies.