Biotechnology (Healthcare Technologies) MSc

Looking for a career where you can make a difference and transform healthcare worldwide?

From improving disease diagnosis to developing new therapies, biotechnology is helping solve some of healthcare's biggest challenges. When you study with Bath you will gain the necessary skills to make a difference through Biosensors, Tissue Engineering, Drug Discovery and more.

Course specifics

Designed in consultation with industry, the course combines cutting-edge research with real-world application. Along with core modules in biotechnology, you'll choose to study one of three specific modules so you're ready to help innovate modern healthcare:

* Biosensors and their use in disease monitoring.

* Tissue engineering: looking at how cell biology and materials science can be combined to develop strategies for tissue replacement and repair.

* Drug discovery and the use of biotechnology to create drugs similar to molecules already found in the human body.

Research projects

As a key part of the course, you'll undertake two research projects:

* Research project 1 is a group project based in the lab working with colleagues on the course and using cutting-edge CRISPR/Cas 9 gene editing techniques.

* Research project 2 is a more in-depth individual project running for the summer semester.

Examples of final projects offered to our current Molecular Biosciences with Biotechnology stream include:

* Generating genetic models of Type 2 Diabetes in zebrafish.

* Targeted Protein Degradation as new therapeutics.

* Reprogramming of pancreatic cells to hepatocyte-like cells for use in drug toxicity testing.

Course highlights

* Study at a consistently ranked Top 10 University (The Guardian, Complete University Guide, The Times and The Sunday Times) on a course designed in consultation with industry partners to give you the skills employers need.

* Gain extensive research, collaboration and practical experience by carrying out two separate research projects including working alongside a researcher from one of our world-class research groups in the Faculty of Science or Engineering.

* Access our dedicated postgraduate labs, giving you the laboratory exposure and specialist skills required by industry and academia.

* Get support from your dedicated Academic Advisors for the duration of the course and get help and support for course work from our friendly team of lecturers and researchers.

Career prospects

Upon graduation, you'll be equipped for careers across biotechnology and healthcare. Recent graduates have progressed into roles including Bioanalytical Scientist, Data Consultant and Life Science Conference Producer. Our dedicated careers team is on hand to offer individual guidance and help you choose between employment and further study.