MBiol (Hons) Biotechnology

The MBiol Biotechnology degree at the University of York is an integrated masters course that equips candidates with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of biotechnology. The course revolves around the use, exploitation, performance and improvement of products from biological sources. The curriculum is designed to offer students the opportunity to understand the fundamental principles of the science sector.Course Content: The course involves studying traditional lectures, lab work, tutorials, workshops, and project work that consist of an independent study in third and fourth-year laboratory projects. The envisaged topics to be covered include microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, bioreactor design, downstream processing, and biotransformations.Key Modules: Key curriculum areas include "Advanced Microbiology and Biotechnology", "Advanced Biochemistry", "Advanced Genetics", "Microbiology and Biotechnology Laboratory", and "Biotransformations, Bioreactor Design and Downstream Processing".Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Future Careers: Graduates from this course can pursue careers in a variety of sectors including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, food and drink, biotechnology, health sciences, media and teaching. Some graduates also take further training at MSc level or carry out PhD research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.