Biotechnology (Taught)

Overview
Turn your ambition into the postgraduate qualification you need and open doors to an exciting career in biotechnology.

With the UK being Europe’s leading biotech hub and Portsmouth ranked third of all modern post-92 universities in the UK for research power, there’s no better time to study our Master’s in Biotechnology.

You’ll develop your understanding of molecular tools that are used to solve global issues, including the exploration of genetic engineering, bioinformatics, online biological databases, and tailor your studies and experiments to the areas of biotechnology that match your interests.

When you graduate, you’ll be in a strong position to succeed in many fields from industry and academia to research and development – with the opportunity to specialise later in your career.

What you'll experience
On this course, you'll:

• Prepare to work in industry, or academic environments, choosing subjects that match your aspirations

• Unpack a practical and a theoretical understanding of the molecular techniques used in the biotechnology sector

• Develop your practical skills using professional research equipment in the University's complex of over 30 laboratories

• Benefit from our world-renowned Centre for Enzyme Innovation where we're researching solutions to some of the most pressing global environmental problems

• Study modules in entrepreneurship, bioinformatics, and genetic engineering

• Access opportunities to build your business ideas through our Student start-up and Entrepreneurs in Residence

Careers and opportunities
This Master’s degree will help you to specialise in biotechnology and build your career in a variety of companies, including innovative start-ups and global corporations. You could also decide to start your own business, which we can support you with.

Once you graduate from this MSc Biotechnology degree, you’ll have a broad understanding of the ongoing development of life-improving technologies, strategies and products used in the biotechnology sector. You'll have the practical skills to operate successfully in this pioneering field, or you could proceed to a research degree.

What jobs can you do with a Biotechnology degree?
Career opportunities include:

• Research scientist

• Business associate

• Sales representative

• Forensic interpretations team leader

• Molecular pathologist

• Bone densitometry technician

• Bone densitometry technician

• data analyst

• Clinical trials assistant

• Account executive

Our previous graduates have gone on to work in organisations including:

• Cellmark Ltd

• Portsmouth Trust NHS

• Publicis Health

• Eli Lilly

Course Modules

The University of Portsmouth is passionate about creating career-focused modules that do more than support your studies, they empower your academic journey and prepare you for what comes next.

We design modules that have:

• Clear themes and skills development as you progress through each year

• Assessments that feel meaningful, often based on real-world tasks rather than isolated exams

• Career-enhancing opportunities such as placements, live projects, enterprise and volunteering

For a full list of the modules you will study on this course, please visit the link to the course page.

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-taught/msc-biotechnology#modules