Course summary
Discover how biotechnology can be used to solve real-world health problems, and undertake a placement or research project as part of your degree, with our MSc Biotechnology course. Working with case studies from industry, you'll explore:
- the drug development process, from initial drug discovery through to clinical trials and regulatory approval
- the principles of key technologies such as cell and gene-based therapies, artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare and drug discovery
- the use of genomics and multiomics technologies in precision medicine
- how the biotechnology industry operates from a business perspective, including topics such as venture capital and intellectual property.
Modules
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:
- Cell and Gene Therapies
- Precision Medicine
- Introduction to Medical Technologies
- AI and Big Data in Research and Healthcare
- Commercial Biotechnology
- Professional Placement or Research Project.
Entry requirements
Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2:1 or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK, in a related subject such as biomedical sciences, biological sciences, biochemistry or microbiology. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12550 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12550 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12550 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12550 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12550 | Whole course |
| EU | £26950 | Whole course |
| International | £26950 | Whole course |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH