Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci (Hons) Biotechnology in Sutton Bonington United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
|
Sutton Bonington United Kingdom
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD41,284.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Understanding biotechnology
Biotechnology merges biology with technology to create innovative products through genetic modifications of living cells. This field significantly influences our quality of life and the planet's wellbeing. Professionals in biotechnology address critical global challenges across healthcare, energy, environmental protection, food production, and agriculture by:creating breakthrough medical treatmentsexpanding food supplies through nutritionally enhanced cropslowering carbon emissions with cleaner biofuel alternativesAcademic focusDuring the initial three years of this comprehensive masters program, you'll explore core biotechnology principles, genetic engineering techniques, and cellular mechanisms in plants, microorganisms, and animals. The final year involves an advanced research project tackling pressing worldwide issues.microbial biotechnology – master genetic modification techniques to improve pharmaceuticals, food security, and environmental cleanup plant biotechnology – boost crop resilience and nutritional contentanimal biotechnology – study animal health and development while exploring biotech solutions for disease preventionThe program offers flexibility to concentrate on your preferred biotechnology specializations.Career prospectsBiotechnology professionals are in demand across diverse sectors such as:pharmaceutical developmentmedical servicesrenewable energyeco-friendly materialsfarmingfood manufacturingCareer paths span research and development (R&D), quality control, production management, marketing, and corporate growth.Specialization options include:regenerative medicine and stem cell studiesmicrobiology and drug-resistant pathogensplant biochemistry and agricultural science
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
BBB
Required subjects
BBB including Biology or 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Mathematics. Alternatively, BBC including Biology or 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Mathematics plus an A in the EPQ
 
GCSEs
GCSE mathematics and english at grade 4 (C) or above are required.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, Science and Society, citizenship studies and leisure studies are not accepted.
IB score
28 points overall or 555 in 3 HL certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
RQF BTEC Nationals
Applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following: 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DM plus 1 A Level at grade B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BC
The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma must contain 60 credits overall and 45 graded credits at level 3.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
- Access to HE Diploma 21 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction; 18 graded Level 3 credits at Merit plus 6 graded Level 3 credits 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.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750