MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Placement Year
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
Teaching Excellence: You will be taught by expert lecturers and researchers who have extensive experience in academic, pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnology sectors (see key staff). Industry Connections: We have strong relationships with GSK and Astra Zenca for you to benefit from work placements and innovative guest lectures delivered by leading researchers in the biotechnology industry.
Key highlights
- Taught by lecturers with academic, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry experience
- Strong industry relationships with GSK and AstraZeneca
- Work placement opportunities through industry partners
- Guest lectures from leading biotechnology industry researchers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include disciplines; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Biotechnologist
- Molecular biologist
- Research scientist
- Laboratory scientist
- Pharmaceutical research associate
- Bioprocess scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £15,120 | International: £20,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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