Program Overview

MSc Biotechnology with Bioenterprise

Tackle global challenges in food, fuel, and medicine at York, combining world-class research training with the entrepreneurial skills to turn discoveries into real-world solutions.

Overview

• Year of entry: 2026 (September)
• Start date: September 2026
• Length: 1 year full-time
• School/department: Department of Biology

Course Content

• The MSc is designed for bioscience graduates who want to specialise in biotechnology while developing commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills.
• Core modules include Biotechnology, Data Analysis and Programming, and Research and Professional Skills.
• Semester two includes a group project and interactive seminars in Industrial Biotechnology.
• The final semester involves an extended independent research project.

Modules

• All modules are core.
• Students complete three 20 credit modules in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
• Students will complete a 60 credit module in Semester 3.
  • Data Analysis & Programming in the Biosciences
  • Research, Professional & Team Skills
  • Advanced Research Topics in Biotechnology
  • Bioenterprise
  • Group Research Project
  • Industrial Biotechnology

Research Project

• The independent study module is designed to give students experience in managing and completing a project in a cutting-edge research context.
• Students can choose to complete a project in collaboration with an academic supervisor within the University or as an external placement.

Learning Outcomes

• Construct critical evaluations and summaries of scientific literature that demonstrate a deep understanding of the concepts and approaches at the forefront of research in Biotechnology with relevance to Bioenterprise.
• Competently undertake the design of experiments for the collection, analysis and modelling of data, and carry out research tasks in Biotechnology with autonomy and independence.
• Evaluate state-of-the-art experimental and analytical approaches in Biotechnology, drawing upon first-hand practical experience working in research laboratories.
• Work with a minimum of guidance and supervision as an individual, collaborative team member or leader to identify stakeholder needs and develop ethical and commercially viable research-based solutions.
• Critically evaluate and communicate aspects of the innovation and translation of Biotechnological research and its application in a variety of written and spoken formats.
• Apply technical expertise, practical experience and other transferable skills to a wide range of working environments including research laboratories, industries and enterprises relating to Biotechnology.

Fees and Funding

Annual Tuition Fees for 2026/27

• Study mode | UK (home) | International and EU
  • Full-time (1 year) | £13,900 | £32,900

Fees Information

• UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student.

Funding Information

• Discover funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.
• UK government Masters loans
• Funding for UK students
• Funding for international students
• Chevening Scholarships

Teaching and Assessment

• You’ll work with world-leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do.
• Teaching format: lectures, seminars and small group teaching.
• Teaching location: The Department of Biology is located on Campus West.
• Assessment and feedback: written reports, data analysis reports, oral presentations, group project work, posters, written business plans.

Careers and Skills

• This course is an essential step into further research or a career in Biotechnology.
• Graduates will be commercially aware of the opportunities in innovation and translation with their discipline.
• Transferable skills: critical thinking, reproducible data analysis visualisation and interpretation, statistics and programming, written, oral and graphical presentation of scientific ideas and data, team work and collaboration.

Entry Requirements

• Qualification | Typical offer
  • Undergraduate degree | 2:2 or equivalent in bioscience.
  • International pre-masters programme | Pre-masters from our International Pathway College
  • Other international qualifications | Equivalent qualifications from your country

English Language

• If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
• IELTS (Academic and Indicator) | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component
• Cambridge CEFR | B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component
• Oxford ELLT | 7, minimum of 6 in each component
• Oxford Test of English Advanced | 136, minimum 126 in each component
• Duolingo | 120, minimum 105 in all other components
• LanguageCert SELT | B2 with 33/50 in each component
• LanguageCert Academic | 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component
• Kaplan Test of English Language | 478-509, with 444-477 in all other components
• Skills for English | B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component
• PTE Academic | 61, minimum 55 in each component
• TOEFL | 87, minimum 21 in each component
• Trinity ISE III | Merit in all requirements

Applying

• You can apply and send all your documentation online.
• How to apply: You don’t need to complete your application all at once: you can start it, save it and finish it later.