Overview

The Biotechnology course at University of Birmingham immerses you in this interdisciplinary field, connecting essential disciplines while allowing you to explore the frontiers of biotechnology, from creating genetically modified crops that can withstand climate stresses to developing precision medicine, gene therapies, and renewable energy solutions that make a real-world impact.

Career

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!

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including:

The Binding Site

University of Birmingham

GSK

Elpida Therapeutics

Thermo Fisher Scientific

King's College London

UK Health Security Agency

Amgen

AstraZeneca

Wellcome Sanger Institute

Their job roles include:

Executive Assistant

Engineer Intern

Modelling and Simulations Engineer

Design Engineer

International Student Representative

Graduate Innovation Engineer

Healthcare Assistant

Social Research Officer

Operations Director

Content Marketing Manager

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication and Enterprise

Genetic Engineering and Data Science

Genetics

Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry

Proteins in Biotechnology

Membranes, Energy and Metabolism

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 53 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

OR

80

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level

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

IB

6,6,5 including two from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics - at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology

BTEC

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29160 GBP / year

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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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