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Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at De MontFort University at Main

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases.

Globally, pharmaceutical biotechnology courses are rare and no other course offers such a broad scope where, as well as theory, students will be able to develop their skills with a key focus on practical content, studying pre-clinical studies, clinic and marketing that will help prepare students for a diverse career in either industry or academia.

Study an interdisciplinary subject based on the teaching and research expertise of De Montfort University's experienced practitioner and research-based staff. De Montfort University's research is driven by societal strategic priorities and fully aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Technologies and Nanomedicine, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Infectious Disease research.

Students will benefit from major investment in state of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment to match that used in the best industrial laboratories. This includes FACS analysis, confocal microscope, electron microscope, mass spectrometer, fermentation units and tissue culture suites.

Key features:

  • De Montfort University's reputation of more than 100 years’ pharmacy teaching ensures that they produce graduates of the highest calibre.
  • Benefit from major investment in state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment at par to that used in industry.
  • Learn from a combination of unique academic expertise across faculties by sharing one core module with students on a Master of Business Administration (MBA), broadening understanding around the importance of business in this area.
  • International and UK students have benefited from this established course and progressed to PhD study and global relevant employment in the biotech sector.
  • Study a range of specialist modules allowing students to receive up-to-date subject matter on multiple protein expression systems.
  • Many of De Montfort University's graduates have progressed on to study for PhDs or work in roles in the biotech sector in both the UK and overseas.
Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 12 months
Intakes Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 16800
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6
TOEFL Not Accepted
PTE Not Accepted
Duolingo Not Accepted
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70%

Rankings
QS Ranking 711-720
Times Higher Education 601-800
ARWU --
Webometrics 694
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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