MSc Applied Biotechnology

at University of Westminster

Course structure

To be awarded the MSc in Applied Biotechnology, you'll need to study modules for 180 credits. If you choose to take the Postgraduate Project, you'll study six core modules and two option modules. The Postgraduate Project may be exchanged with the Extended Postgraduate Project (subject to prior agreement with the Course Leader and the proposed subject supervisor). In this case, you'll take six core modules and only one option module. 
 

The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.
 

Core Modules

• Advanced Molecular Biology
• Fermentation Technology
• Industrial And Environmental Biotechnology
• Postgraduate Research Methods
• Postgraduate Project OR Extended Postgraduate Project
• Science, Technology And Commercialisation
   

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in biological sciences or a related discipline. Professional qualification of equivalent status and associated work experience or an equivalent qualification deemed suitable by the course team. 
 

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing.
 

Applicants are required to submit one academic reference.

International tuition fee: £14,000 (Price per academic year)

The Applied Biotechnology MSc has been designed to give you the knowledge, skills and practical experience to make important contributions to the biosciences sector. Graduates from the course normally find employment in the biotechnology industry, and in our 2020 cohort, two students secured jobs at the Swiss multinational chemicals and biotechnology company, Lonza, before graduation.