Study Medical Biotechnology MSc at University of Portsmouth in the UK, Faculty of Science and Health

Medical Biotechnology MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

On this MSc Medical Biotechnology degree, you’ll develop practical and analytical skills in molecular biotechnology, including the exploration of online biological databases, therapeutics, bioinformatics and diagnostics. You'll build practical laboratory skills used in academia and industry, and study in a challenging learning environment informed by professional practice, current research and advanced laboratory techniques. Medical biotechnology is a rapidly expanding industry. With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub (McKinsey & Co) and Portsmouth ranked third of all post-1992 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to take your previous studies to postgraduate level. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for a successful career in research or industry in the biotechnology sector, or in the fields of bioscience or pharmaceutics. Course highlights Unpack a practical and theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the medical biotechnology sector Conduct independent medical biotechnology research in areas such as pathology, drug development, clinical trials, business and bioinformatics Access professional research equipment in the University's many laboratories, including the Biophysical and Pharmaceutics labs Learn from medical professionals and academics working in drug design, synthesis and diagnostics – with the opportunity to undertake a research project in a professional environment (previous project partners have included Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and Sierra Medical) Have opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Health

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,950.00 (US$ 25,764) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£19,950.00 (US$ 25,764) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus

University of Portsmouth, Mercantile House,

Hampshire Terrace,

Portsmouth,

Hampshire,

PO1 2EG, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Professional experience and other qualifications may be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

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

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