Analytical Biotechnology MSc/ PgDip

Course Introduction

• Available full or part-time
• Fee bursaries available

About the course

The ability to measure chemical quantities is essential to science, engineering and medicine.

The drive for improved manufacturing, product quality, health and safety, environmental monitoring and healthcare has fuelled the development of improved analysis.

Cranfield’s Analytical Biotechnology MSc – developed in response to extensive industry research and demand, is the first course in Europe to bring together Biotechnology and Analytical Science for the improvement of analysis methods and translation into new products.

The course will provide specialist in-depth training and hands on experience of the growing range of new analytical techniques used in the Biotechnology sector and also the computational skills used to maximise the information gained from these methods.

This unique course is suitable for new graduates from a chemical or life sciences background wishing to kick-start their career in the field of Analytical Biotechnology. It is also ideal for experienced professionals looking to widen their skill sets and develop their careers. Available on a full and part-time basis the course offers flexibility and support for those who wish to study whilst remaining in employment.

The MSc comprises a compulsory ten taught modules followed by an integrating portfolio and four-month research project and thesis.

Students benefit from an industry project placement, encouraging them to make contact with potential employers before even completing their degree. Cranfield’s excellent links with industry and their close proximity to leading pharmaceutical players mean a wealth of industry placement opportunities are available. Part-time students normally carry out their project at their place of work allowing them to apply their learning and make an immediate impact within their own environment.

Duration of course:

Full-time – one year
Part-time – up to three years

Award type:

MSc/ PgDip

Entry requirements:

1st or 2nd class UK honours degree, or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as a chemical and life sciences related subject. Candidates with appropriate professional experience wishing to develop their careers are also invited to apply. Where applicable, students must achieve a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 92. For further information click here. Our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes courses offer pre-sessional training in English.