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Biotechnology at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Introduction A recent agreement between the UK and US to develop a new partnership on science and technology has led to an increasing demand for professionals in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, also known as engineering biology. In this programme, students will learn to approach biotechnology and synthetic biology as engineers. Specific skills taught in the programme include DNA assembly, next-generation sequencing technologies, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cell-free synthetic biology, directed evolution, bioinformatics and coding. Programme highlights

  • Become highly employable and meet the growing demand for biotechnology and synthetic biology professionals.
  • Students will learn multi-disciplinary skills, including DNA assembly, bioinformatics, coding and more, helping them to stand out in the job market.
  • The six-month research project will give students the opportunity to interact with academics who specialise in a wide range of disciplines, including structural biology and evolutionary genetics.
  • Learn how to engineer synthetic cells and cell-free systems for useful purposes in biotechnology and synthetic biology.
Career outcomes Students who successfully complete the programme will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to go into a variety of established and emerging biotechnology and synthetic biology start-ups and incubators, in addition to larger biotechnology companies employing graduates in this field. The UK is also home to the largest number of biotech start-ups in Europe (McKinsey), with job opportunities both inside and outside of London.

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

International applicants

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry or related subject. For international qualifications, please refer to our website for specific entry requirements.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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 enrolling on a postgraduate degree programme are charged tuition fees each year by Queen Mary. The rate you will be charged depends on whether you are assessed as a Home/EU or Overseas student. You can find tuition fees for each course on the course finder pages on our website by clicking the apply link, or navigate here: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ Further details about postgraduate taught tuition fees can also be found on our website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/

Sponsorship information

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Biotechnology at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS