Biotechnology - MSci (Hons)

University of Birmingham

Unlock deeper expertise and career opportunities with our MSci Biotechnology program, where advanced training goes beyond foundational knowledge, immersing you in cutting-edge research and hands-on experience to drive impactful change in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability! Our program immerses you in this interdisciplinary field, connecting essential disciplines while allowing you to explore the frontiers of biotechnology, from creating genetically modified crops that can withstand climate stresses to developing precision medicine, gene therapies, and renewable energy solutions that make a real-world impact. Entrepreneurial training: Be part of modules that empower students with vital business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to launch innovative biotech ventures, boosting employability in this fast-evolving, high-impact industry. Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option. Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year programme. Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network. Our Biotechnology programmes uses a variety of methods to assess student performance, including exams, essays and dissertations. At the beginning of each module, you'll be given information on how and when you'll be assessed for that particular area of study.

School of Biosciences