MSc Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology at Newcastle University

Build globally relevant skills to transform cutting-edge science into practical biotech solutions valued by employers worldwide. Biotechnology plays a vital role in everyday life. It drives innovation in everything from laundry detergents to biofuels, and even the food we eat.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering  |  Department: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Whether your ambition is to launch a biotech start-up or shape the future of sustainable technologies, this course will give you the tools to make it happen. Compulsory modules include: Problem Solving through Innovation PG, Research Dissertation Project, Global challenges: biotech solutions, Practical Techniques in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology: Advanced Topics.

Career pathways

If you plan to move into industry, this programme equips you with the skills and experience needed for biotechnology roles including research and development, product and process innovation, biomanufacturing, regulatory affairs, and biotech entrepreneurship. During your studies, you will engage with professionals from research, business, and industry.

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