Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Cellular and Molecular systems for Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bioanalysis, Biopharmaceuticals & Biotechnology.

Career pathways

This course has been designed to give you a competitive advantage in gaining employment in any biopharmaceutical field in the world. This includes large global biopharmaceutical companies, small-to-medium biotechnology companies, academic institutions or research institutions allied to human health.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry onto the course requires a minimum of a 2:2 or equivalent honours degree in a forensic science, bioscience or relevant biological subject including pharmacy, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemical engineering, microbiology or molecular biology (or equivalent); Alternatively, a portfolio of professional and/or academic qualifications of equivalent standing to an honours degree; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,400 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,300 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time

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