MSc Biotechnology with Business Enterprise at University of Leeds

Programme overview

This business-focused biotechnology Masters, run jointly with Leeds University Business School, equips students to translate biotechnology ideas into new commercial ventures.

Faculty: Faculty of Biological Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Pharmaceutical Science and Commerce, Practical Bioinformatics, Research Planning and Scientific Communication, Protein Engineering Laboratory Project, a Bioscience MSc Research Project, New Venture Creation, and Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Creation.

Career pathways

Graduates have joined companies including GlaxoSmithKline, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Procter and Gamble and Labcorp.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with at least a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a relevant subject such as biochemistry, biological sciences, pharmacology, biomedical science, biotechnology, biochemical engineering or natural sciences. International application deadline: 31 July 2027. IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components for international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,700 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,900 for the whole programme (2027/28 entry). Total course fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

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