Course summary

Transform Your Future with MSci Biotechnology at Birmingham! Experience the best of both worlds with our MSci Biotechnology with Professional Placement program. Dive deep into biotechnology while gaining a full year of hands-on industry experience between your second and final years. This unique placement lets you work on real projects with industry partners, applying your knowledge and building valuable connections. Why Choose Birmingham? Cutting-edge facilities* and world-renowned experts Customisable coursework* to match your interests Interdisciplinary skills* in genetics, cell biology, chemistry, and engineering Tackle global challenges* in agriculture and healthcare Career-Ready Graduates Practical experience** and a strong professional network. Opportunities in pharmaceuticals, environmental conservation, and biotech innovation. Join us and be part of a program ranked 14th for Biosciences in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024). Shape a sustainable and healthier future with Birmingham! Highlights: 10-11 months of industry experience. Expertise from a large, internationally recognized School of Biosciences. Enquiry-based learning to maximize your potential. Important Note: The modules listed for this program are regularly reviewed to stay current with the latest research and teaching methods. Unless stated otherwise, these modules are for students starting in 2025. Occasionally, unexpected changes may occur; if so, we will inform offer holders promptly. Year 1 Compulsory Modules: **Biochemistry & Microbiology for Biotechnology: Explore cellular processes and microbial diversity through hands-on labs. Biotechnology Skills and Enterprise: Develop essential skills via tutorials, teamwork, data analysis, and lab techniques. Cell Biology and Physiology Genetics I Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences Optional Modules: Chemistry for Biochemists I Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology Year 2 Compulsory Modules: Molecular Biotechnology & Enterprise: Advanced molecular biology techniques, hands-on cloning, and leadership concepts. Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry Genetics II Proteins and Enzymes Academic Development & Career Building Optional Modules (20 credits each): Plant Sciences: From Cells to the Environment (Semester 1) Membranes, Energy and Metabolism (Semester 1) Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems (Semester 2) Chemistry for Biochemists II (Semester 2) Cell and Developmental Biology (Semester 2) Year 3 Compulsory Modules: Work Based Literature Review and Project Design Work Based Research Project Year 4 Compulsory Modules: Extended Research Project Research Development, Funding Sciences, and Scientific Communication Optional Modules: Eukaryotic Gene Expression Cellular Neurobiology Structures of Destruction: The Structural Biology of Pathogenicity Cancer Biology Molecular and Cellular Immunology Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease Bacterial Gene Regulation Current Developments and Advances in Eukaryotic Genetics Omics for Biomedical Research Responses to Global Environmental Change Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems