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Biotechnology – (M.Sc.)
The University of Manchester
School of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,611 - ≈ € 18,630 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Manchester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Manchester
Biotechnology is a growing and important industrial sector in a world where resources are becoming more scarce. Moreover, biological systems are very useful in biocatalysis for pharmaceutical and fine-chemical production. The School has world-leading investigators in this field of research with state-of-the-art resources in combination with modern infrastructure. Students benefit from this by undertaking world-class research in a dynamic environment.
Who will benefit?
The course is ideal for new graduates and established scientists and engineers who wish to pursue studies into the engineering aspects of biotechnology at industrial level through studies of pharmaceuticals, medicine and food manufacturing.
What are the benefits to students?
* Career prospects are good - there is great demand for our graduates in the biotechnology industries such as pharmaceuticals, medicine and food manufacturing
* Biotechnology companies such as Astrazeneca, Avecia, Glaxosmithkline, Unilever and Syngenta operate in the North-West of England and the University enjoys close links with this thriving and growing industrial sector
* You gain a qualification from a first class University with an excellent reputation amongst employers Your qualification will be internationally recognised enabling you to work all over the world
* Teaching is provided by world-class experts in the field and you can benefit from their know-how and experience
* You will gain many other skills to make you more employable such as report writing, data analysis and the ability to make presentations
Contents
Module details The Units studied are:
* Biocatalysis
* Advanced Biotechnology 1: Expression Systems for Biopharmaceutical and Industrial Proteins
* Advanced Biotechnology 2: Bioprocessing
* Biochemical Engineering Fundamentals
* Biorefinery Engineering
* Fundamentals of Life Sciences
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Requirements
Full entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview:
You will need a 2(i) (upper second class honours) first degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications/experience. Applicants with a 2(ii) will be considered and are welcome to apply.
Examples of relevant disciplines for your first degree are: chemical engineering, chemistry, analytical chemistry, analytical science, bioengineering, biomaterials, biomedical engineering, bioprocessing, instrumentation, materials and process engineering. Please contact us if you are not sure whether your first degree is suitable.
English language:
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will need to demonstrate competency. We generally require applicants to hold one of the following qualifications (although other qualifications may be considered):
* IELTS: 6.5 (with no sub score less than 5.5)
* TOEFL PB: 570 (with a minimum TWE of 5.0)
* TOEFL CB: 230 (with a minimum TWE of 5.0)
* IBTOEFL of at least 90
If you are offered a place on a course and fail to meet the level of competency required, please contact us. It may be possible to gain admission on the agreement that you attend additional English language classes while you are studying, or prior to commencing your course. English language support is available and we encourage all new international students to attend a free assessment which can help identify any particular needs.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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