MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with Innovation Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast

This Masters degree teaches the fundamental molecular bioscience underpinning biotechnology together with examples of its current applications, including novel waste treatments and bioremediation, new pharmaceuticals, enzymes in green catalysis and new diagnostic techniques. The School carries out internationally competitive research in microbial, environmental and medical biotechnology. The Innovation Year in Industry adds a 40-week placement with industry, a charity or government, applying first-year skills to a real-world problem. Students also complete a 3-month full-time research project in a research laboratory over the summer.

Faculty: Biological Sciences  |  Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Intake: 2027/28 entry (late September start)  |  Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year)  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year covers the fundamentals of molecular biology and biotechnology and is followed by a 40-week placement addressing a specific problem through applied knowledge and technical skills. Module details are not listed for this pathway.

Career pathways

The placement is designed to build in-demand skills and experience supporting international employability.

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