MSc Biotechnology and Business at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Our MSc in Biotechnology and Business aims to equip students with a combination of postgraduate research skills and business knowledge. A joint venture between the University of Greater Manchester’s bioscience department and the Greater Manchester Business School, it’s an ideal choice for students who wish to pursue a career in an ever-evolving bioscience field, where business acumen and enterprise are often a desired skillset.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Introduction to Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genomics, Leadership and Management, Scholarship and Research Skills, Medical Biotechnology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of this degree would leave well-equipped to enter the global biotechnology market, with the added benefit of having developed business knowledge thanks to the modules delivered by the Greater Manchester Business School. Not only that, but you will possess a highly transferable skill set, adaptable to a vast range of careers and work environments in the public, private and third sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally, you should have at least a lower second class honours degree (2.2) in an science-based subject; for instance, a BSc (Hons) in Biology or BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. If you have alternative equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience, we’ll be happy to consider your application and may invite you for an interview or request a portfolio of work. We welcome your application if you hold a degree awarded by an overseas institution. The University will assess the equivalence of your qualifications. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We're more than happy to have an informal chat with you about this course, either over the phone or in person. If you wish to meet in person, please contact the Programme Leader to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,496 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=C220-D&code2=0002

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