MSc Biotechnology with Placement Year at University of Greenwich

Combine theory with practice: complete a major research project and a placement year for real-world industry experience. The MSc Biotechnology with Placement Year gives you advanced, practical training in gene therapy, multi‑omics, synthetic biology, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering and bioinformatics. You’ll build strong research and analytical skills while using modern laboratory technologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Science  |  Department: Science  |  Duration: 2 years sandwich  |  Study mode: sandwich; placement year  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain advanced expertise in gene therapy, drug design, genomics, and bioinformatics through a multidisciplinary biotechnology programme. Graduate with globally relevant skills. Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while mastering cutting-edge biotechnology techniques and applications. You are responsible for securing your placement (with our help). But if this is not completed, you can still graduate with an award without a placement year.

Career pathways

Potential career destinations include Pharmaceutical, Agricultural, Environmental and Biotechnology industries and consultancies, as well as Biomedical and Intellectual property rights agencies. It is also a fine pathway to a research degree (MPhil/PhD).

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