MSc Biotechnology

Tuition fees are 33,800 GBP per year. The application deadline for MSc Biotechnology is Aug 3, 2027.

Course overview

Biotechnology MSc covers discovery, innovation and translation of biotechnology into application, with specialisation in plant, microbial or animal biotechnology pathways. Students train in high-throughput technologies and complete a three-month research project on campus or as an industrial placement.

Why choose this course

• World-class technology-enhanced teaching laboratories at the Bioenergy and Brewing Science Building
• Delivered mainly at Sutton Bonington Campus with extensive glasshouses and growth rooms
• Top 100 university in the world (QS World University Rankings 2027)
• 3rd in the UK for top graduate employers (The Graduate Market, High Fliers Research 2026)

Careers

Previous graduates have joined Oxford Nanopore Technologies, GeneScript and Biogenuix Medsystems, and pursued PhDs at Oxford, Cambridge and BOKU Vienna.

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.