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PostgraduateMSc

Biotechnology with Placement Year

University of Greenwich
Chatham, England
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2 yearsDuration
£21,850Per Year (Intl)
£14,950Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MSc Biotechnology with Placement Year at University of Greenwich. Based in Chatham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Combine theory with practice: complete a major research project and a placement year for real-world industry experience. MSc Biotechnology with Placement Year is for students looking for advanced, multidisciplinary education in the rapidly evolving field of biotechnology. Covering a depth of knowledge in areas such as gene therapy, multi-omics, synthetic biology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms, and bioinformatics, the programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience. You will develop critical research and analytical s... International tuition fees are £21,850 per year, home/UK fees are £14,950 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Gene therapy
Multi-omics
Synthetic biology
Genomics
Proteomics
Genetic engineering for plants
Animals and micro-organisms
Bioinformatics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a relevant subject. Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered. For more information, use our

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,850

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£43,700

Home Student Fee

£14,950

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Studying
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-03-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

5 Scholarships Available

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Greenwich Progression Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

International Scholarship Award

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Merit

Chevening Scholarships

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Commuter Bursary

University of Greenwich · Postgraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

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