MSc Medical Biotechnology
Southsea, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 10,900 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for full time: £10900, part time: £5,450 per year for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents I Full time: £18,300 Part time: £9,150 per year : international students
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Introduction
With this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll develop practical and analytical skills in molecular biotechnology, including exploring online biological databases, therapeutics, bioinformatics and diagnostics.
You'll build practical laboratory skills in academia and industry and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques.
Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to the postgraduate level.
When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector or the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics.
Course highlights
- Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector
- Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics
- Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs
- Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical)
- Have opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence
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Curriculum
Full-time
In this course, you'll study four core modules and one optional module.
Core
- Molecular Medicine – 30 credits
- Research Skills and Project – 60 credits
- Diagnostics – 30 credits
- Therapeutics – 30 credits
Optional
- Clinical Pathology – 30 credits
- Bioinformatics and Omics – 30 credits
- Biotechnology Enterprise – 30 credits
- Tissue Regeneration – 30 credits
Part-time
Year 1
In year one, you'll study three core modules.
Core
- Molecular Medicine – 30 credits
- Diagnostics – 30 credits
- Therapeutics – 30 credits
Year 2
Core
- Research Skills and Project – 60 credits
Optional
- Bioinformatics and Omics – 30 credits
- Biotechnology Enterprise – 30 credits
- Clinical Pathology – 30 credits
- Tissue Regeneration – 30 credits
Career Opportunities
Careers this Master’s prepares you for
Once you complete this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a greater understanding of the medical applications used in biotechnology and in-depth laboratory experience.
You’ll be set to build your career within small and medium-sized enterprises and global businesses in the area of biotechnology – as well as public and private health service providers. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with. Alternatively, you could proceed to a research degree.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Clinical trials assistant
- Data analyst
- Bone densitometry technician
- Molecular pathologist
- Research scientist
- Account executive
Graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as:
- Eli Lilly
- Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
- Publicis Health
Career planning
During your course, you'll have expert career support from your tutors and our Careers and Employability Centre – which you can access for up to 5 years after you graduate.
You'll benefit from
- Networking events
- Applied projects with employers
- 1-to-1 appointments
- CV and cover letter advice
- Interview preparation and practice
- Workshops to enhance your employability skills
- Recruitment events, including the Student and Graduate Opportunities Fair
- Support starting your own business