Biotechnology sits at the heart of solutions to global health, food security and climate challenges. This master’s gives you the theoretical foundations and practical lab skills to innovate across pharma, healthcare, industrial and environmental settings.
You’ll learn to design experiments, analyse complex datasets, and turn discoveries into viable products, all while developing the professional skills employers expect from future‑ready scientists.
"The MSc Biotechnology course at Aston University is a taught masters degree designed for students who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of the concepts and practice of biotechnology to produce bioproducts and sustainable solutions relevant to research and industry. It involves rigorous and exciting study with experts in the field and includes an integrated independent research project."
A series of specialist modules covering topics such as professional development, research communication skills and essential laboratory skills will further develop your knowledge before you undertake an extensive independent research project in an area of your choosing.
Biotechnology is an excitingly revolutionary intersection between bioscience and engineering, providing innovative solutions to global challenges. By choosing to study this masters degree at Aston, you’ll have the opportunity to transform your innovative ideas and scientific discoveries into commercially viable products. The course will enhance your knowledge in biosciences, and you will gain advanced skills in specialist areas of biotechnology.
You will learn from leading experts in the field of biotechnology and develop your research skills within our world-leading biotechnology community, conducting cutting-edge research at the £10 million Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME). AIME is a globally unique, interdisciplinary, and intersectoral research and training hub for translational membrane science, shaping the next generation of biotechnologists.
A UK lower second-class honours degree (2:2 - minimum of 55% overall) or international equivalent from a recognised university in a biological, biomedical or biochemistry-based subject, or a related field.
See international student information below for international equivalent information.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 8 位 | 苏黎世联邦理工学院ETH Zurich | 2年 | 1460瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 10 位 | 新加坡国立大学National University of Singapore | 1年 | 52320新币/年 |
| 第 20 位 | 约翰霍普金斯大学Johns Hopkins University | 一年 | 50,080美元 |
| 第 33 位 | 香港科技大学The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | 1年 | 168000港币/年 |
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 47680英镑/年 |
| 第 45 位 | 西北大学Northwestern University | 15个月 | 86,495美元 |
| 第 56 位 | 马来亚大学Universiti Malaya | 1年 | 29800马币/年 |
| 第 58 位 | 纽约大学New York University | 30学分 | 63,060美元 |