MSc Biotechnology (with Entrepreneurship)

The MSc Biotechnology: Sustainable Biotechnologies course, offered by the University of Bath is designed to fill a growing need in the biotechnology sector for research and development staff trained in multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to tackling constraints in food production and resource depletion. This course will equip you with the necessary skills to pursue a career in biotechnology, whether that’s in industry, academia, or regulatory affairs.Course Content: Investigating the limitations of resource use in the anthropocene, Developing the bio-economy; Ethical considerations, business models and markets, Socio-political implications. Novel tools, techniques, and technologies for biotechnology, Industrial placement, MSc project.Key Modules: The course equips you in specialized areas of Molecular Biotechnology, Environmental Biotechnology and Agricultural Biotechnology, along with a deep-dive into the principles of Soil and Plant Biotechnology, Water Biotechnology and Resource Recovery & Reuse.Accreditations: The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biologists (RIB).Future Careers: Graduates of this program may pursue careers in the expanding area of sustainable biotechnology in sectors such as environmental consultancy, agricultural biotechnology industry, policy development and regulation - particularly in relation to the environment, genetics, and renewable resources.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.