• The University of Hertfordshire offers an MSc in Molecular Biotechnology with a duration of 1 year.
  • The program is a course-based and delivered on-campus.
  • The program is available on a full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) basis.
  • This course is accredited by the Royal Society for Biology Accreditation.
  • Students will gain a thorough understanding of key fields of molecular biology, genetics, cell biology, and protein science.
  • In addition, the latest techniques of recombinant DNA technology, protein analysis, genomics, and bioinformatics will also be introduced.
  • This course gives hands-on experience of the laboratory.
  • Some of the modules students will study are:
    • Genetics and Protein Biology
    • Applied Biotechnology
    • Genome Science
    • Research Project with Research Methods
    • Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology
  • Students will have access to the latest equipment for PCR, qPCR, and 2D protein gel analysis systems for use in laboratory practicals and during projects.
  • Students will be taught by expert university lecturers and researchers, many having extensive research experience in the academic, pharmaceutical, industrial, and biotechnology sectors.
  • The student-faculty ratio is 4:5.
  • According to payscale, the average salary goes up to 64,621 USD.