MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology at University of Wolverhampton

MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology combines hands-on laboratory training with an extended independent research project. It is taught at City Campus by a research-active team whose work spans bacterial materials, drought-tolerant crops and disease diagnosis and prevention.

Faculty: Faculty of Science & Engineering  |  Department: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences  |  Duration: Full-time 12 months; part-time 2 years  |  Intake: 14 September 2026, 11 January 2027, 13 September 2027  |  Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester one covers wet-lab techniques, good laboratory practice, bioinformatics and a professional portfolio; semester two applies microbial and enzymatic processes and molecular biotechnology. Core modules are Industrial Biotechnology, Medical Biotechnology, Molecular Skills in Biotechnology, Professional Practice and Research Skills and a 60-credit MSc Research Project.

Career pathways

Roles in pharmaceuticals, industrial biotechnology, food, environmental science and academic research, or further PhD study.

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