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Master of Biotechnology

University of Chester

  • Chester, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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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 (2): 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

  • Bachelor's degree of equivalent standard to a UK bachelor's degree
  • Normally 2:2 or above
  • Some courses require a related subject
  • Professional checks or an interview.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree of equivalent standard to a British bachelor's degree.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts and Certificates
  • English Proficiency Evidence
  • Academic Reference
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Passport Copy.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
  2. Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£15,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£26,327 GBP

Program details

CampusExton Park, Chester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science
DepartmentScience
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    19 Oct 2026

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.