Keele University

Biotechnology MSc

Keele UniversityStaffordshire, UK

Course overview

Explore cutting-edge solutions in healthcare, food security, and therapeutics while developing crucial innovation, intellectual property, and commercialisation expertise on our Biotechnology MSc. You'll complete your degree with a research project and the skills to prepare you for leadership in biotechnology's rapidly evolving landscape.

Key highlights

  • Explores biotechnology solutions in healthcare, food security and therapeutics
  • Builds expertise in innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation
  • Culminates in an independent research project
  • Develops skills for leadership roles in biotechnology

Entry requirements

  • Other English test — Entry requirements The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don't see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. Typical offer Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need. Typical offer: 2:2 degree in a bioscience (Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Science), medical, or

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Humanities Master's Scholarship

    We aim to award scholarships up to £1,000.

  • Keele Alumni Discount

    The Keele Alumni Discount is a 20% discount of the tuition fee charged for Keele Alumni (10% for online programmes).

  • Keele Staff Discount

    If you are a Keele University employee, you may be eligible for a 30% discount off your postgraduate tuition fees.

    Up to 30% of fees
  • KUIC Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    70% and above - £5,000; 60% - 69% - £4,000; 50% - 59% - £3,000.

  • Postgraduate Global Scholarship

    1st - £5,000; 2:1 - £4,000; 2:2 - £3,000.

  • The Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (KPGRAD)

    This is a 20% discount on the tuition fee if you are studying a Postgraduate Research course (MPhil, PhD, or Professional Doctorate) either delivered on Keele Campus or Online.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Biotechnologist
  • Research scientist
  • Bioprocess scientist
  • Technology transfer officer
  • Intellectual property analyst
  • Product development scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,400 | International: £18,200

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 Keele University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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