MSci Biotechnology
- Msci (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 29/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Unlock deeper expertise and career opportunities with our MSci Biotechnology program, where advanced training goes beyond foundational knowledge, immersing you in cutting-edge research and hands-on experience to drive impactful change in healthcare, agriculture, and sustainability! Our program immerses you in this interdisciplinary field, connecting essential disciplines while allowing you to explore the frontiers of biotechnology, from creating genetically modified crops that can withstand climate stresses to developing precision medicine, gene therapies, and renewable energy solutions that make a real-world impact.
Why study Biotechnology at Birmingham?
Entrepreneurial training: Be part of modules that empower students with vital business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to launch innovative biotech ventures, boosting employability in this fast-evolving, high-impact industry.
Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option.
Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year programme.
Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Msci (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 29/09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J702
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- J702
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - AAB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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