MSc Biotechnology at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Join the battle against global issues in healthcare, medicine and immunology: develop specialist skills in molecular genetics and bioinformatics for innovative biotech research. You can choose to start this course in September, January or May. Course durations may vary slightly and you can contact us for more information.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain a solid foundation in diagnostics, pharmacology, lab techniques, and research skills. You'll explore current diagnostic technologies, drug development, and translational medicine, while building hands-on experience in DNA/protein analysis, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Year 1: Contemporary Medical Diagnostics, Pharmacology and Translational Medicine, Laboratory Techniques in Applied Bioscience, Professional and Ethical Practice, Research Methods and Preparation, Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

Prepare for a career in the rapidly evolving biotechnology sector. This course equips you for a range of roles, including pharmaceutical development, bioprocessing, diagnostics, agricultural biotechnology and research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You'll need a first-class honours degree or an upper-second (2:1), in a science related subject or cognate subject from a UK Higher Education Institute or equivalent, or the equivalent in experiential learning (a minimum of five years of qualifying employment). Applicants with a 2:2 in a related degree may be considered and may be required to partake in an interview. All students are expected to be proficient in English and must fulfil or exceed the standard University requirements. For those students for whom English is not their main language, English certification at IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,275 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 20,925 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee: International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year) Source

Intake: September 2027, January 2027, May 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years with professional experience

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=p1271,p1280

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