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Master of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

De Montfort University

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

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De Montfort University campus

About the program

Master's on developing and producing biopharmaceuticals.

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

  • Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology. Apply analytical
  • research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.

Career outcomes

  • Employment in the biopharmaceutical field worldwide

Curriculum

  • Four 30-credit blocks: cellular and molecular systems for biotechnology
  • bioinformatics and bioanalysis
  • biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology
  • research and innovation
  • then a research dissertation across blocks five and six.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
  • IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
  • A 2:1 or higher for a few
  • Subject-related for some
  • Portfolio or work experience for some

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 61
  • Duolingo 120
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Pharmaceutical Biotechnology admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,300 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£4,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLeicester
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Health and Life Sciences
DepartmentLeicester School of Pharmacy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteDe Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.