Biotechnology Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Biotechnology Msci (Hon)
Biotechnology with Placement Year MSci offers a game-changing experience by combining academic excellence with a transformative year of industry training. During this pivotal placement, you’ll engage in a defined project with an industry partner, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings and build valuable professional connections. Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition!
Why study Biotechnology at Birmingham?
Professional Placement: Boost your employability wi...
Biotechnology with Placement Year MSci offers a game-changing experience by combining academic excellence with a transformative year of industry training. During this pivotal placement, you’ll engage in a defined project with an industry partner, allowing you to apply your learning in real-world settings and build valuable professional connections. Gain invaluable skills and real-world expertise to launch your career ahead of the competition!<br/><br/><strong>Why study Biotechnology at Birmingham?</strong><br/><br/><strong>Professional Placement:</strong> Boost your employability with industry experience giving you a real taste of the professional world and applying your knowledge in real-world settings.<br/><br/><strong>Study Abroad:</strong> Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option. <br/><br/><strong>Entrepreneurial training:</strong> Be part of modules that empower students with vital business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to launch innovative biotech ventures, boosting employability in this fast-evolving, high-impact industry.<br/><br/><strong>Join BioSoc:</strong> Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
J703
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,5 including two from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics - at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
A level
A,A,B
Typical offer: AAB AAB including two from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics - at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |













