What is biotechnology?
Biotechnology is a subject that combines biological science and technology to develop innovative products by changing the genetic make-up of biological cells. Biotechnology impacts on the quality of our lives and the world we live in.
Biotechnologists tackle global issues in healthcare, energy, environment, food, and agriculture to:
develop new life-saving medicines
feed growing populations by generating plants with better nutritional value
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by providing cleaner biofuels
What you'll study
In the first three years of this integrated masters degree you will be introduced to the fundamental aspects of biotechnology, genetic manipulations, and cellular processes relating to plants, microbes and animals. In the final year you will do a research project on ground-breaking research topics addressing global challenges:
microbial biotechnology – learn how to genetically manipulate microorganisms to make better medicines, ensure food safety, and remediate the environment
plant biotechnology – enhance the nutritional value of plants and develop more resistant crops
animal biotechnology – understand animal nutrition, growth and welfare, and how biotech can be used to develop new disease treatments
Throughout the degree you can choose the aspects of biotech that interest you most.
Topics include:
genes and cells
analysis of gene expression
molecular pharming
microbiology and immunology
genomes and gene editing techniques
protein expression
ethics of biotechnology
animal physiology and biotechnology
Why choose this course?
Practical Course – Use our facilities for gene cloning and sequencing to build your practical knowledge
Specialist Labs – Study in specialist laboratories of molecular biology, genetics, cell culture and microbiology.
Be Taught by Experts – Experts in the field give lectures and thought-provoking debates about the ethical, commercial and environmental concerns
Improve Lives – Learn the latest techniques to develop new products and processes that improve our lives.
Study abroad
On many of our Faculty of Science courses, you get the chance to spend a semester or an academic year at one of our partner universities across the world. Read what it's like to study abroad and how it can open new doors for adventures, connections and opportunities.
For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Biotechnology-MSci-Hons-U7UBTECH.html
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | (No less than 5.5 in any element) |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Minimum 17 in Writing and Listening; 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | Minimum 59 in each element. |
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