About Biotechnology Research Msc in Ulster University

The overall purpose of the course is to provide advanced education in biotechnology research. The main objective of the course is to improve the pool of knowledge and technological skills available to support biotechnology-based industry and research nationally and internationally. The course has a strong practical element, with laboratory classes integrated in the modules across the first two semesters. Over the summer semester students also have the opportunity to undertake their own independent research project within one of the research groups in the internationally renowned Biomedical Sciences Research Institute (BMSRI) at Ulster. The BMSRI research covers biomedicine from the molecular to the whole human including disease development, prevention, diagnosis and therapy. BMSRI is ranked within the top five out of 94 universities submitted in the UK REF2014 panel in terms of research power in biomedical science. Significantly, in REF2014 our research environment was awarded an unprecedented 100% 4* (world-leading) and 95% of our research impact was scored world leading (4*) and internationally excellent (3*) while 81% of research published papers were judged to be world leading and internationally excellent (4* and 3*).

The course is primarily designed for those who wish to develop their career in the biosciences with particular emphasis on biotechnology research; including either academia or bio-pharmaceutical and bio-industries.

The MSc in Biotechnology Research programme comprises three academic semesters in duration.

In Semester 1 and 2, students will complete four 30-credit points modules, two in each semester.

This programme is designed to provide up-to-date knowledge and understanding of core areas of biotechnology with particular emphasis on enhancing practical and research skills. Within the programme, students will cover a range of diverse topics including: bioinformatics, diagnostics, genetic modification, stem cell technology and proteomics and modules will include "hands on" training in advanced laboratory techniques. Further study in research planning, scientific communication, and professional practice will provide opportunities for critical reflection and evaluation of current practice and policy, enabling lifelong learning and professional development in biotechnology.

Academic qualification equivalents

• A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.5 overall including 6.0 in all elements
• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall including R=20, L=20, S=20, W=20
• PTE: 61 R, L, S, W = 56

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Ulster University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

If you are an aspirant of the Ulster University, an estimated budget is the first thing that you must be planning after having made up your mind of applying at the institute in the upcoming session. For your ease, a list of expenses for international students in the UK is as compiled below.

Tuition Fee

Since fee for various courses at the institute varies, a tabulated description of fees for some of the courses is as follows:

For Full-Time Courses:

Postgraduate Studies

Cost of Living

Other expenses that you might want to consider apart from basic tuition while planning your financial budget is as mentioned below. Note that the amount is not university specific but general in nature.