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Biotechnology at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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Course summary

Biotechnology sits at the heart of solutions to global health, food security and climate challenges. This master’s gives you the theoretical foundations and practical lab skills to innovate across pharma, healthcare, industrial and environmental settings. You’ll learn to design experiments, analyse complex datasets, and turn discoveries into viable products, all while developing the professional skills employers expect from future‑ready scientists. You’ll develop skills in:

  • Advanced laboratory techniques (GLP, aseptic technique, flow cytometry, microscopy, mass photometry, NMR).
  • Genetic engineering (e.g., CRISPR concepts), recombinant protein expression & purification.
  • Bioprocess design and scale‑up (microbial and eukaryotic systems).
  • Bioanalytical methods and bioinformatics.
  • Research communication, teamwork and project leadership.
How you will learn Our teaching style is modern and innovative, with a hands-on approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice. This enables you to apply your skills as you progress through your course, marrying your learning with practical examples, all designed to prepare you for the world of work. You will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, practical sessions in the laboratory, tutorials, seminars, group work, and a research project, either a laboratory-based or industry-based project where you will collect and analyse your own data. What you will learn A series of specialist modules covering topics such as professional development, research communication skills and essential laboratory skills will further develop your knowledge before you undertake an extensive independent research project in an area of your choosing.

Assessment method

Our Biotechnology MSc curriculum utilises a range of different assessment types and the assessment strategy reflects both the national educational requirements in the FHEQ and the professional educational standards and learning outcomes from the GPhC. Assessment will be through a combination of written and oral examinations, class tests, individual and group coursework, projects, presentations, and practical assessments.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

A UK lower second-class honours degree (2:2 - minimum of 55% overall) or international equivalent from a recognised university in a biological, biomedical or biochemistry-based subject, or a related field.

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

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Biotechnology at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS