
Biotechnology MSc
University of SurreyUniversity of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom
Course overview
On our Biotechnology MSc, you’ll learn how biological processes can be harnessed to create life-changing products and services. From healthcare to agriculture to renewable energy, biotechnology can change the world for the better. Our course will give you the knowledge and skills to make a difference in this exciting and rapidly growing sector.
Key highlights
- Explores harnessing biological processes to create life-changing products and services
- Covers biotechnology applications across healthcare, agriculture and renewable energy
- Builds knowledge and skills for the rapidly growing biotechnology sector
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant discipline; or above
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
Careers this course leads to
- Biotechnologist
- Research scientist
- Bioprocess scientist
- Laboratory scientist
- Quality control analyst
- Regulatory affairs officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,300 per year | International: £18,600 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 University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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