Overview

Biotechnologists are problem-solvers for the planet. They develop life-saving medicines, engineer crops to feed a growing population and create cleaner biofuels to fight climate change.

On this Biotechnology (Hons) course offered by University of Nottingham , you’ll choose the aspects of biotech that interest you the most. You can study modules relating to:

Microbial Biotechnology: Discover how microorganisms become tiny powerhouses, producing next-generation drugs, sustainable fuels and even cleaning up pollution.

Plant Biotechnology: Design crops for the future – stronger, more nutritious and naturally resistant to disease, ensuring food security for billions.

Animal Biotechnology: Explore genetics and physiology to improve animal health, pioneer new treatments and advance sustainable farming.

You’ll master cutting-edge topics like gene editing, molecular pharming, protein expression and the ethics shaping biotechnology’s future.

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:

Scientific Skills and Practice

The Physiology of Microbes

Molecular Biology of the Cell

Molecular Pharming and Biotechnology

Professional Skills for Biotechnologists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

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4.5

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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 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

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80

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4.5

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65

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A level and GCSE requirements

A levels
BBB or ABC (B in biology). Alternatively, A*CC (A* in biology).
Required subjects
Biology
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, science and society, citizenship studies and leisure studies are not accepted
GCSEs
GCSE mathematics and English at grade 4 (C) or above
IB requirements
IB score
IB Diploma 30 points including Higher level 5 in biology.
Alternatively, 3 Higher level certificates 555 or 654 including 5 in biology or 744 including 7 in biology.
IB requirements
Minimum Higher level 5 in biology is required.

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Tuition Fees

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10050 GBP / year

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International: To be confirmed

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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