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Biotechnology at University of Nottingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Nottingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

What is biotechnology? Biotechnology is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic make-up of biological cells. Biotechnology impacts on the quality of our lives and the world we live in. Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:

  • develop new life-saving medicines
  • feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value
  • reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels
What you'll study In the first three years of this integrated masters degree you will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of biotechnology, genetic manipulations, and cellular processes relating to plants, microbes and animals. In the final year you will do a research project on ground-breaking research topics addressing global challenges:
  • microbial biotechnology – learn how to genetically manipulate microorganisms to make better medicines, ensure food safety, and remediate the environment
  • plant biotechnology – enhance the nutritional value of plants and develop more resistant crops
  • animal biotechnology – understand animal nutrition, growth and welfare, and how biotech can be used to develop new disease treatments
Throughout the degree you can choose the aspects of biotech that interest you most. Topics include:
  • genes and cells
  • analysis of gene expression
  • molecular pharming
  • microbiology and immunology
  • genomes and gene editing techniques
  • protein expression
  • ethics of biotechnology
  • animal physiology and biotechnology
Why choose this course?
  • Practical Course – Use our facilities for gene cloning and sequencing to build your practical knowledge
  • Specialist Labs – Study in specialist laboratories of molecular biology, genetics, cell culture and microbiology.
  • Be Taught by Experts – Experts in the field give lectures and thought-provoking debates about the ethical, commercial and environmental concerns
  • Improve Lives – Learn the latest techniques to develop new products and processes that improve our lives.
Study abroad On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biotechnology-MSci-Hons-U7UBTECH.html

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J703
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biotechnology-MSci-Hons-U7UBTECH.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6(No less than 5.5 in any element)
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59 in each element.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £30750* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Scotland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
International £30750* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx
Biotechnology at University of Nottingham - UCAS