MSc Industrial Biotechnology
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
LJMU's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field. Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the world's top five growth industries) and other related areas Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete an industrial-based research project Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, this programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills. At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.
Further academic support is provided via embedded tutorials in the Research Methods module. During your independent research project, you will be appointed a LJMU-based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.
Key highlights
- Only course of its kind in the North West
- Developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts
- Hands-on laboratory experience alongside theoretical learning
- Strong industry links with potential industrial-based research project
- Designed to fill a skills gap identified by regional employers
- Industrial supervisor provided for externally based research projects
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- Biotechnologist
- Bioprocess Scientist
- Research Scientist
- Fermentation Scientist
- Laboratory Scientist
- Quality Control Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,450 per year | International: £18,740 per year
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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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