Ulster University

Biotechnology Research MSc

Ulster UniversityColeraine, United Kingdom

Course overview

Training in biotechnology research with a strong emphasis on development of advanced practical skills.

Key highlights

  • Research-focused training in biotechnology
  • Strong emphasis on developing advanced practical laboratory skills

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2nd class — to include Biology/Biomedical; or above
  • GCSE: C — to include English

Scholarships

  • Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship

    £2,200 scholarship applied as discount to your tuition fee. In addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship.

    Up to £2,200
  • GREAT Scholarship

    We are offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year Masters programmes (excluding eLearning) to students from from a range of countries, who will enrol into UK higher education institutions in the 2026-27 academic year.

    Up to £10,000
  • International Postgraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as a discount to your tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Law and Criminology Scholarship

    £2,200 scholarship applied as discount to your tuition fee. In addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship.

    Up to £2,200
  • Study Abroad Scholarship

    10% international tuition fee discount.

    Up to 10% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Biotechnology research scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Laboratory technician
  • Bioprocess scientist
  • Quality control analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,240 | International: £20,490

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

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