Course summary
Overview Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry, driven by the development of molecular biological research, the growth of the ‘green economy’, and advances in the use of biotechnology in medical diagnosis, therapeutics and biomedical research. If you're ready to take your previous studies in a science discipline to postgraduate level, then our MSc Medical Biotechnology degree course will help you develop advanced skills in molecular biotechnology. You'll also build on your understanding of how diagnostics, therapeutics and biomedical research are applied in molecular medicine, the energy sector and industry. When you graduate, you'll have the skills, knowledge and qualifications for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics. What you'll experience On this course, you'll:
- Develop a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the biotechnology sector
- Learn how these are applied in diagnostics, therapeutics and molecular medicine
- Develop your practical skills using professional research equipment in the University's complex of over 30 laboratories
- Conduct your own medical biotechnology research, in areas such as pathology, drug development, business or bioinformatics
- Have the option to study additional topics in the field, including clinical pathology, drug design and clinical trials, business skills for biotechnology and bioinformatics and omics
- Be supported by a team of expert scientists
- Use our specialist facilities, including microscopy for imaging at both the cellular and molecular level
- Product development
- Research scientist
- Diagnostics and pathology lab work
- PhD study
- Sales
- Teaching
Modules
Full-time: Modules studied: On this course, you'll study four core modules and one optional module. Core:
- Medical Biotechnology Research Skills and Project (60 credits)
- Medical Biotechnology: Diagnostics (30 credits)
- Medical Biotechnology: Therapeutics (30 credits)
- Molecular Medicine (30 credits)
- Bioinformatics and Omics (30 credits)
- Biotechnology Enterprise (30 credits)
- Clinical Pathology (30 credits)
- Tissue Regeneration (30 credits)
- Medical Biotechnology: Diagnostics (30 credits)
- Medical Biotechnology: Therapeutics (30 credits)
- Molecular Medicine (30 credits)
- Medical Biotechnology Research Skills and Project (60 credits)
- Bioinformatics and Omics (30 credits)
- Biotechnology Enterprise (30 credits)
- Clinical Pathology (30 credits)
- Tissue Regeneration (30 credits)
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through written exams, practical work, problem solving, presentations, essay, project work. You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 91 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. | |
| PTE Academic | An overall score of 61 with a minimum of 54 in each skill. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £9600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship.
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP