Program Overview

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Overview

Biotechnology is present in all our everyday lives. It could include:

developing and modifying the enzymes in biological washing powder

research into generating high-value biofuels

protecting the crops growing in our fields.

Our Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc:

provides an opportunity to experience and refine molecular biology skills

covers many aspects of applied biotechnological applications

creates networks between fundamental research, the application of biotech solutions to modelling of large-scale bioprocess engineering

develops your independent research skills

The United Nations has identified that having adequate food security to provide food for everyone is a key goal. One aspect of this course investigates how biotechnology can deliver maximum crop yields without converting more land to agriculture. It includes approaches that:

make crops more resilient

produce more sustainable and less environmentally damaging pesticides

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