Overview

Within this Biotechnology (Hons) programme from the University of Nottingham you will do a research project on ground-breaking research topics addressing global challenges.

microbial biotechnology – learn how to apply microorganisms to food, the environment, and medicine
plant biotechnology – enhance the nutritional value of plants and develop more resistant crops
animal biotechnology – understand animal nutrition, growth and welfare, and how biotech can be used to develop new disease treatments

Throughout the degree you can choose the aspects of biotech that interest you most.

Topics include:

genes and cells
analysis of gene expression
molecular pharming
microbiology and immunology
genomes and gene editing techniques
protein expression
ethics of biotechnology
animal physiology and biotechnology

Career opportunities:

Industries that need biotechnologists include:

pharmaceuticals
healthcare
bioenergy
green chemicals
agriculture
food production

You can work in research and development (R&D), quality, operations, sales and business development.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

The Physiology of Microbes
Plant Science Research Tutorials
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Molecular Pharming and Biotechnology
Epigenetics and Developmental Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Loughborough, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 49 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A level

BBB
Required subjects
BBB - Biology required (B in Biology) or BBC including B in Biology, plus an A in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) or Level 3 Core Maths qualification
GCSEs
GCSE mathematics and english at grade 4 (C) or above are required.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, Science and Society, citizenship studies and leisure studies are not accepted.
IB score
28
IB requirements
IB Diploma 28 points including HL5 in Biology or IB Higher Level Certificates 5,5,5 including Biology

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Loughborough

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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