How can biological processes and organisms be used in the development of new technologies? Biotechnology enables scientists to improve practices in diverse fields including genetics, agriculture, bioremediation, immunology, diagnostics, energy production, and age-assisted living.
This course provides students with knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience in modern biotechnology, and with practical insights into current commercial applications. It creates access to a broad range of career opportunities in this rapidly growing key technology.
Students will learn about and appraise the approaches that can be used to address the challenges facing the planet, including:
The course has a very high proportion of practical work that provides valuable experience for students' career. The University of Essex's research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. Therefore to ensure the course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible, module structure may be subject to change. The research project will immerse students in a research environment, allowing them to conduct their research alongside expert academics and PhD students in shared labs.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Oct |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 21700 |
| Campus | Colchester |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 88 |
| PTE | 58 |
| Duolingo | Not Accepted |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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