Overview

Within this Biotechnology (Hons) BSc programme from the University of Nottingham you can study modules relating to microbial, plant and animal biotechnology:

microbial biotechnology – learn how to to genetically manipulate microorganisms to make better medicines, ensure food safety, and remediate the environment
plant biotechnology – genetically modify plants to increase crop growth and make them disease resistant
animal biotechnology – understand the physiology, reproduction and nutrition of animals to improve growth, welfare, and develop new disease treatments

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.

You could specialise in one area, which could include:

stem cell research and regenerative medicine
microbial sciences and antibiotic-resistant bacteria
biochemistry and plant science

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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
- 36 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

360 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 including either Biology, or BBB including two of Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Maths
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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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.

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