MSc Biotechnology Research at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time MSc at Coleraine giving advanced education in biotechnology research methods and practical skills to support biotechnology-based industry and research.

Duration: 3 semesters | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semesters 1 and 2 each comprise a 30-credit module and two 15-credit modules, including Research Methods for the Biotechnologist (gene cloning, protein expression, tissue culture, antibody technologies and descriptive statistics). In semester 3 students complete an independent full-time research project within the Biomedical Sciences Research Institute.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for research positions or higher research degrees, in academia or bio-pharmaceutical and bio-industries.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A second class honours degree or better (or equivalent, minimum 50%) in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Microbiology; English competence (GCSE grade C or equivalent). International: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,490 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the complete master's programme; Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU settlement status students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,310 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total for the complete master's programme Source

Duration: 3 semesters

Explore more study programmes

STEM