MSc Biotechnology and Enterprise
Duration 12 months full-time
Entry requirementsAll applications are considered individually on merit. Normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree or above (or equivalent) in a biological, chemical or biochemical science subject is required. All international students whose first language is not English will need to satisfy our English Language requirements; for further information see the Postgraduate Prospectus at www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate
Fees (2009/10) UK/EU students: £4,500; International students: £12,250 (full-time; part-time, pro rata credit-based).
Funding opportunities Generous bursaries and scholarships of up to £2,000 are available each year from the School. There are also opportunities for University Full-Fee Masters Scholarships, British Council Fellowships and Awards, and Foreign and Commonwealth Scholarships. Visit www.exeter.ac.uk/biosciences/postgraduate for further information.
Programme information
- Entrepreneurship training delivered in collaboration with the University of Exeter Business School
- Designed in consultation with industry to ensure excellent, relevant training that maximises graduate employability
- World class research regularly published in peer-reviewed journals including Nature, Science and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA
- Excellent facilities with £25 million investment in state-of-the-art laboratories and platform technologies
- £12 million funding in Research Council grants. Our success rate in BBSRC response mode is above the national average and the School ranks in the top six universities for successful NERC awards
- High quality research supervision to develop and nurture the scientific potential of all graduates
- Developing top class scientists with a flare for business
- Generous studentships available
"The biotechnology sector has seen rapid growth over the past decade, and it provides great opportunities for enterprising people who can work at the interface of science and business. There is a real need for bioscience graduates who have the business acumen needed to lead in this expanding sector. To fill this need we have developed the Masters programme in Biotechnology and Enterprise. By training you in the latest advances in molecular biology and 'omics' technologies the programme addresses the core focus of modern pharmaceutical, environmental and applied biotechnology. In addition we will introduce you to the theory and practice of entrepreneurial activity providing an overview of the demands associated with working in the biotechnology industry. Therefore the ultimate aim of this programme is to develop top class scientists with a flare for business."
Dr Steven Bates - Programme Coordinator.
Biotechnology is an expanding sector providing a range of opportunities for employment. A key shortage exists for skilled scientists who also possess the business skills required for success. This MSc programme develops skills in both of these areas, delivering you to the forefront of bioscience applications whist building a strong foundation in business practice and development. The programme is run in partnership with the highly regarded Business School at the University, benefiting from their knowledge and skills regarding business management and enterprise.
Core modules
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Environmental and Applied Biotechnology
- Business Awareness
- Entrepreneurship
- Professional Skills
- Individual Research Project
Option modules
- Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics
- Strategic Innovation Management
