Biotechnology (Taught)

Discover how biotechnology can be used to solve real-world health problems, and undertake a placement or research project as part of your degree, with our MSc Biotechnology course.

Working with case studies from industry, you'll explore:

• the drug development process, from initial drug discovery through to clinical trials and regulatory approval
• the principles of key technologies such as cell and gene-based therapies, artificial intelligence and machine learning in healthcare and drug discovery
• the use of genomics and multiomics technologies in precision medicine
• how the biotechnology industry operates from a business perspective, including topics such as venture capital and intellectual property.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-pg/msc-biotechnology

Sample modules for this course include:

• Cell and Gene Therapies
• Precision Medicine
• Introduction to Medical Technologies
• AI and Big Data in Research and Healthcare
• Commercial Biotechnology
• Professional Placement or Research Project.

These are the modules we currently offer for 2024/25 entry. They may be subject to change as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they're informed by the latest teaching and research methods.

Please note that the University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Please check our website for more details about the course structure.