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Masters degree courses in Biotechnology in the UK
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Below I summarise some courses available from five highly respected institutions. I also include useful links for those who want to find out more about individual courses or seek out further courses not included here.

University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is considered to be one of the top ten UK research universities and offers two MSc programmes with relevance to Biotechnology as follows:
M.Sc. Plant Science and Biotechnology; Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds:
This programme is delivered full-time over one year on campus, in English, and fees are € 10,895 / Year (EEA) or € 22,751 / Year (Non-EEA). The programme begins in September each year.

Full details for this programme can be found by following these links: http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/46876/plant-science-and-biotechnology.html
http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/gradschool/plants/index.php
M.Sc. Biotechnology; Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds
This programme is delivered full-time over one year on campus, in English, and fees are € 10,895 / Year (EEA) or € 22,751 / Year (Non-EEA). The programme begins in September each year.
According to the University this programme “integrates biological sciences with biochemical engineering to provide training for the modern biotechnology industry. In particular, it focuses on the applications of biotechnology in medicine and agriculture.”
Full details for this programme can be found by following these links: http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/46872/biotechnology.html
http://www.fbs.leeds.ac.uk/gradschool/biotech/index.php
 
 
University of Essex
Grad.Dip. Biotechnology with English for Academic Purposes; University of Essex
This programme is delivered full-time over nine months on campus, in English, and fees are € 5,640 / Year (EEA) or € 11,471 / Year (International). The programme begins in October each year. You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test such as IELTS.
According to the University, This Graduate Diploma course is “designed for those who need to improve their language and academic skills, as well as their subject knowledge in biological sciences, before going onto a Masters course. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, at the required level, will normally qualify you for entry to an appropriate Masters-level course in our Department of Biological Sciences.”
Full details of this programme can be found by following this link:
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/17111/biotechnology-with-english-for-academic-purposes.html
 
University of East London
The University of East London is a relatively new university (designated in 1992) ranked number 201 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
It offers two MSc programmes with relevance to Biotechnology:
M.Sc. Biotechnology ; University of East London
This programme is delivered full-time or part-time on campus (full-time duration one year), in English, and fees are € 6,580 / Year (EEA) or € 11,960 / Year (Non-EEA). The programme begins in February or September each year. You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test such as IELTS.

Full details of the programme can be found by following these links:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/specs/biotechnology/
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/6093/biotechnology.html
M.Sc. Biotechnology and Management; University of East London
This programme is delivered full-time or part-time over one year on campus (full-time duration one year), in English, and fees are € 7,050 / Year (EEA) or € 10,792 / Year (Non-EEA) The programme begins in February or September each year. You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test such as IELTS.

Full details of the programme can be found by following these links:
http://www.uel.ac.uk/postgraduate/specs/biotechnologymanagement/
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/6094/biotechnology-and-management.html
 
University of Westminster
Located in London, this university has one of the largest and most diverse overseas student bodies of any university in the world, from over 150 countries. It has a student body of 400,000 students.
The University of Westminster offers one MSc programme with relevance to Biotechnology:
M.Sc. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; University of Westminster
This programme is delivered full-time over one year or part-time over two years on campus, in English, and fees are £ 8,000 / Year (EEA) or £ 12,500 / Year (Non-EEA). The programme begins in September each year. You should have an Honours degree in biological sciences, biotechnology or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, with the written component at a minimum of 6.5 (or equivalent). During the induction stage of the course, if you do not have English as your first language, you will need to complete Academic English screening and any resulting recommended Academic English support activity.
Full details of the programme can be found by following these links:
http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/subjects/biosciences/postgraduate-courses/full-time/p09fpamb-msc-applied-microbiology-and-biotechnology
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/6749/applied-microbiology-and-biotechnology.html
 

The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh has 32,591 students of whom 11,607 are international, from over 130 different nationalities. They were ranked first in Scotland and fifth in the UK in the most recent RAE, a UK-wide study of research excellence.
 The University of Edinburgh offers a distance learning MSc option relevant to biotechnology:
M.Sc. Drug Discovery and Protein Biotechnology (Online Distance Learning) (online study); The University of Edinburgh
This programme is delivered part-time online over two years and the fees are €6201 per year (EEA and non-EEA). The course begins each year in September. You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test such as IELTS.
According to the university, in this programme you will “study the design and potential uses of different families of proteins and will examine the experiences of successful entrepreneurs in the field who have been involved in the commercialisation of biopharmaceuticals. Your research project will focus on the early phases of an industrial biologics design programme…You will enhance your career prospects with marketable analytical and presentation skills.”
Full details of the programme can be found by following the links:
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/postgraduate/taught-programmes/online-programmes-drug-discovery?utm_source=Studyportals&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=Drug%20Discovery%20%26%20Protein%20Biotechnology%20(ODL
http://www.mastersportal.eu/studies/46512/drug-discovery-and-protein-biotechnology.html
 

These are just examples of some the many excellent programmes available in the UK. For further information check out individual university websites and these useful links:
http://www.mastersportal.eu/search/?q=di-10|kw-biotechnology|lv-master
http://www.postgraduatesearch.com/postgraduate/biotechnology/uk/study/postgraduate-browse.htm
http://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/pg/courses/life-sciences/biosciences-biotechnology/
https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/our-courses/january-intake/?gclid=CO_Dj-LSk8MCFUSc2wodWiwANw
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/biosciences/molecular-biotechnology.aspx
 
 
 
 
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Entrance requirements for the courses featured above:

University of Leeds Masters programme entrance requirements: Normally a 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, but relevant experience may be taken into account. English language requirements: IELTS band 6.

University of Essex Masters programme entrance requirements: A good first honours degree, minimum of lower second class, or equivalent three-year higher education qualification, from a recognised institution. English language requirements: IELTS band 5.5.

University of East London Masters programme entrance requirements: Students are required to have qualifications equivalent to an honours degree from a UK university in a relevant subject or experience. For overseas students there is a requirement for an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher (or equivalent), TOEFL score of 650 or an equivalent. Applicants whose qualifications do not conform to these criteria may be admitted to the programme at the admission tutors discretion which will normally involve an interview.

University of Westminster Masters programme entrance requirements: You should have an Honours degree in biological sciences, biotechnology or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, with the written component at a minimum of 6.5 (or equivalent). During the induction stage of the course, if you do not have English as your first language, you will need to complete Academic English screening and any resulting recommended Academic English support activity.

University of Edinburgh Masters programme entrance requirements Students should possess a UK University undergraduate degree or its equivalent outside the UK (usually at least a 2:1 honours degree or its equivalent). Candidates are expected to possess a strong background in one or more of the following areas: biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, molecular biology, pharmacology and the related sciences. Physics, mathematics, or other backgrounds will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. English language requirements: IELTS band 6.5; CAE score 75; TOEFL iBT test 92.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. While the university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK.
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The Top 10 Universities in UK offering Biotechnology courses

1. University of Glasgow

This M.Sc in Biotechnology programme offers a highly advanced practical knowledge of biotechnology and molecular genetics supporting modern biotechnology. The programme provides training in a wide variety of subjects such as; synthetic biology, vaccine development environmental biotechnology, plant engineering, stem cell therapies and.
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £5350 per year (UK/EU)

2. University of Greenwich

The master degree course are properly modified to cover a wide range of fields like gene therapy, genomics, drug design,  , genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms, proteomics and bio-informatics. 
Study mode: Full time
Duration 12 months
Fees structure: £7200 per year (UK/EU)

3. Imperial College London

This course aims to furnish appropriate skills to students for pursuing careers in applied biotechnology and biosciences in the industrial zone in UK and abroad. It comprises of both teaching and research-based components that includes systems and synthetic biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics molecular cell biology, and entrepreneurship.
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £10000 per year (UK/EU)

4. De Montfort University

The course covers various areas of biotechnology that includes pharmacology, pharmacy and toxicology, and rapidly growing field of biopharmaceuticals 
Study mode: Full time/ part time
Duration: 12 months/ 24 months
Fees structure: contact University

5. Nottingham Trent University

The programme mainly deals with part of biotechnology that includes Molecular   Biology and DNA Technology, Biocatalysis, Enzyme and Antibody Technology, Cell culture, Business and Bioethics.
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: 1 years
Fees structure: £5100 per year (UK/EU)

6. University of Salford

The biotech course covers various areas of biotechnology such as synthetic biology and development of natural products, biosensors, bioinformatics, and portion of drug design. , Entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial expertise are also appropriately developed in this growing course, providing a unique approach to biotechnology.
Study mode: Full time/Part time
Fees structure: £5950 per year (UK/EU) [1 year full time] 
£ 992 per credit module (UK/EU) [3 years part time]

7. University of Hertfordshire

This programme provides hands-on experience in biotechnological strategies of  research. The course includes 'Core Molecular Biology' and 'Genes, Proteins and Development'.that concentrate on the basic principles and the techniques used in modern molecular biology and aspects of cellular biology. The programme offers an intense knowledge on the various molecular biological techniques and its application in the production of medicinal and industrial proteins. The research project also include aspects of protein engineering,fermentation biotechnology, environmental biotechnology.
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £4800 per year (UK/EU) 

8. Cranfield University

The course offers training and hand-on-experience on the immerging areas of novel analytical methods and computational skills applicable in the biotechnology sector. This master degree programme is appropriate for fresh graduates with a background in chemical or life sciences. 
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £5000 per year (UK/EU)

9. University of Leeds

The course combine biological sciences and biochemical engineering that primarily focuses on the application of biotechnology in the field of agriculture, drug design, the method of  drug interaction; biosensors development.
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £7500 per year (UK/EU)

10. University of Lincoln

This programme provides highly developed theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in areas of molecular/systems-biology applicable in modern biotechnology. Moreover it  provides a specialized training in industrial, medical, fermentation and environmental biotechnology with opportunity in undertaking research within these areas.
Study mode: Full time
Duration: 12 months
Fees structure: £6880 per year (UK/EU)
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