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Biotechnology

  • Msci (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Sutton Bonington Campus
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Course summary

This integrated masters course advances your skills in research. You'll study how to write research proposals and how to communicate your research to a wider audience. You'll develop your project management skills and your grasp of analytical techniques. All of these are essential if you decide you'd like a biotech research career.

Experts in synthetic biology will lecture on the latest applications and technology. You'll join thought-provoking debates covering ethical, commercial and environmental concerns. You'll learn the latest biotechnology techniques and how these can be used to help improve lives. You might be interested in how you can apply science to global issues such as:

  • healthcare, by developing life-saving medicines

  • reducing greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels

  • food security

You will learn in specialist laboratories, using our facilities to build your practical knowledge. Our lab sessions will give you experience in DNA sequencing and genetic engineering.

Throughout your degree you have the opportunity to choose from a range of additional options. You can apply to do these when you get here:

  • Industry placement - you can add a year in industry between years two and three

  • Study abroad - options include our Malaysia campus, Australia, Canada, or Europe

Modules

You'll build your knowledge in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology, microbial physiology and animal biology.

In the second year, core modules focus on molecular biology, genetic engineering and epigenetics. You can then choose from optional modules to specialise in the areas that interest you.

The third year research project enables you to use your skills to work on a piece of original research. Supervised by our academic researchers, you will design the study, use techniques, collect data and prepare a report. You could carry out a project with a research institute or industrial partner. Some previous research projects were granted patents and developed into commercial products.

This additional fourth year enables you to graduate with an integrated masters level qualification. You'll carry out an independent piece of research and have modules to support this. You'll develop further skills in the co-ordination and communication of research projects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Sutton Bonington Campus

Study options

  • Msci (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

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:
J703
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J703
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
Sutton Bonington Campus
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

BBB - BBC
BBB including Biology, or BBB including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Alternatively, BBC including Biology or BBC including 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics plus A in the EPQ. Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Science and Society and Leisure Studies are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM
Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 21 credits M: 18 credits P: 6 credits
This qualification will be considered where appropriate science content is being studied. The requirement is 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3. 21 credits must be achieved at Distinction; 18 credits at Merit and 6 at Pass. Either 15 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum grade Merit from biology units , or 30 graded Level 3 credits achieved at minimum grade Merit from chemistry, physics and mathematics units.

Scottish Higher

BBBBB
This qualification is only accepted in combination with two Scottish Advanced Highers at BB in two science subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DM
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grade B. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
This qualification will be considered alongside A Level grades B,C. Applications are considered on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Scottish Advanced Higher

BB
BB including Biology, or BB from 2 of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. This qualification is only accepted in combination with five Scottish Highers at grades BBBBB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28 points
including Higher Level 5 in Biology or Higher Level 5 in 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Applications and Interpretations or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 555 in 3 Higher Level certificates including Biology or Higher Level 5 in 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Applications and Interpretations or Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B
This qualification - or the WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate - is accepted alongside two A levels (either BB including Biology, or BB from 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics)

Extended Project

A
Considered alongside 3 A Levels or equivalent including Biology or 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4.

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A
This qualification is considered alongside 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Level 3 Core Maths qualifications from other awarding bodies are also acceptable: - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics in Context - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) - OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI)

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6(No less than 5.5 in any element)
TOEFL (iBT)80Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
PTE Academic65Minimum 59 in each element.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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