Overview

During this pivotal placement, you’ll engage in a defined project with an industry partner, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings and build valuable professional connections.

Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition with the Biotechnology with Placement Year degree at University of Birmingham!

Career opportunities

Graduates are increasingly sought after for roles in healthcare, environmental science, and biotechnology, with many pursuing advanced degrees. With dedicated support from our Careers and Employability Coordinator and the University’s Careers Network, you'll have the guidance needed to explore your passions and chart a successful career path tailored to your aspirations!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Enterprise

Genetic Engineering and Data Science

Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry

Genetics

Proteins in Biotechnology

Membranes, Energy and Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

UK deadline: 14 January

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 54 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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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical offer: AAB

AAB including two from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics - at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology

General studies

We do not accept General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society and World Development.

BTEC Qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance

Extended Project Qualification

Applicants who take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the typical offer for the programme, plus an alternative offer, which will be one grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

29160 GBP / year

≈ 29160 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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Overview

Career opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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