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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Molecular Biology and Biotechnology] From Queen's University Belfast

Belfast, Northern IrelandLocation
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$27,520 /Yr

£21,500 /Yr
2 Students Applied
1 Students Admitted

Modern biotechnologies rely on our increasing ability to manipulate organisms at the genetic level and include novel waste treatments and bioremediations, new pharmaceuticals, the exploitation of enzymes in 'green catalysis' and exciting new diagnostic techniques. In the 20th century our lives were transformed by information technology; the 21st century may see an equally great transformation, but this time led by biotechnology.

This Masters degree aims to teach the fundamental molecular bioscience underpinning biotechnology along with examples of its current applications.

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Highlights

The School of Biological Sciences was the first school of Biological Sciences in the UK to achieve a prestigious Athena SWAN Gold award.

World Class Facilities

  • The School is well equipped and carries out internationally competitive research in microbial, environmental and medical biotechnology.

Student Experience

  • Students will be offered selection of research project titles covering various aspects of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Students will join a research laboratories and work full time in the real research environment for 3 month in summer. Students will be directly supervised by a member of research team.

ÊCareer Prospects

This MSc will enable you to pursue a range of careers including commercial, industrial and healthcare applications of molecular biology. This course is also an excellent foundation for those wishing to pursue research at PhD level. Recent graduates have gone on to roles such as; Formulations Analyst, Norbrook; Right First Time Specialist, Pfizer; Research Associate at Zymergen, Inc; Technical Support, Qiagen; Validation Scientist, BD Bioscience; Quality Assurance, Baxter International; Associate Scientist, Abbott.

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Important Dates

There is no strict closing dates for the program, students are advised to apply as early as possible for the consideration

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2024 Intake Aug 31, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27520 (GBP 21500)

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

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90 / 120

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TOEFL

67 / 90

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Ranking

2024202320222021202020192018

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Engineering 151 out of 1374 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 65 in UK 2024)

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Engineering 240 out of 555 in Global Ranking
( #25 out of 41 in UK 2024)

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
GREAT ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 12,800/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Chevening ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
JN Tata Endowment ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Commonwealth ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student$ 25,823/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based

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