Master of Biotechnology
- Liverpool, 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: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 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
- Honours bachelor's degree
- Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a similar non-UK institution
- Some courses need a related subject
- MBA needs about 3 years' management experience
- International qualifications are checked against country-specific requirements on each course page.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 88
- Duolingo 125
- PTE Academic 61
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and the international deadline (23 August 2027 for September 2027 entry
- 18 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Some ATAS courses and NHS-linked courses differ). Apply online through the University of Liverpool Application Portal. There is no application fee. Upload school and university transcripts with certified translations
- degree certificates
- English language evidence and a personal statement. Interview only where the course page says so. Accept the offer in the Postgraduate Application Tracker and pay the international deposit (minimum 2
- 000 GBP. 1
- 000 GBP if Pre-sessional English is needed).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £33,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Liverpool campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences - Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology |
| Department | Biosciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
23 Aug 2027
282 days left
Scholarships
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 23 Aug 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £33,000 GBP per year. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, Duolingo 125, PTE Academic 61.
Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.