Master of Biotechnology
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree
- Normally equivalent to a UK 2:2 or 2:1 honours degree depending on the course
- Often in a related subject
- Some courses add an interview
- Portfolio
- Work experience or professional-body conditions
- English IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each skill for most courses
- Varies by course and country
- Typically a UK 2:1 (or 2:2 for some courses) equivalent. Examples: India - 55% (2:1) / 50% (2:2) from Mumbai
- Kolkata or Delhi universities
- 60% / 55% from other recognised universities
- USA - GPA 3.2 for courses needing a UK 2:1
- GPA 2.8 for a UK 2:2.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 62
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 130
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates. There is typically no Masters deadline. Apply on the NTU Applicant Portal. Up to five applications at no charge. Upload transcripts
- Personal statement
- References and English test evidence. Some courses need an interview or portfolio. Accept the offer within about eight weeks and pay the advance payment of 6
- 000 GBP (9
- 000 GBP for some countries)
- Deducted from tuition. Apply for the Student visa with NTU's international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,630, £21,615 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,939 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Clifton Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science and Technology |
| Department | Biotechnology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60 |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
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The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,630, £21,615 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,939 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 62, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 130. An interview is required.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.