Study Biotechnology - MSci (Hons) at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Biosciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Biosciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,160.00 (US$ 37,658) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are expected to have three A-levels with a typical offer of AAB, including two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, or Statistics, with at least one being Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology. For IB applicants, a 6,6,5 at Higher Level is required, including two subjects from the same list, with at least one being Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology, and a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, and Extended Certificate qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, and World Development are not accepted. Applicants who take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet the offer criteria may receive the typical offer or an alternative offer one grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ. Deferred entry is generally permitted if the School or central Admissions is informed, and the university maintains a neutral stance toward gap years, with applicants advised to apply in advance for deferred entry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.