Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is the science that covers all technologies required for the production, manufacturing and registration of biotechnological drugs. Advances in recombinant genetics facilitate the routine cloning of genes and create genetically modified organisms that can be used in industrial production.
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly evolving and multidisciplinary field and our MSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme will focus on the new developments in the production of proteins, organisms, DNA-based vaccines, therapeutic proteins, downstream processing and characterisation, bioinformatics, advanced molecular principles, and research methods.
Our MSc Pharmaceutical Biotechnology programme will produce graduates with a critical and analytical capability and a flexible approach to problem solving. These skills will enhance your laboratory and professional competence at a supervisory level and you will be able to work independently and use your initiative to solve the diverse problems you may encounter. You will also be able to bring a creative approach to the development and promotion of new biotechnology products.
Biotechnology is developing rapidly; there is a major emphasis on product- and process-oriented biotechnological research and development for applications in agriculture, industry and the health sector. These applications will bring benefits for society and are increasingly recognised by governments, industry and financial institutions. Our programme will help to address the expanding demand from international markets for graduates with an excellent knowledge of biotechnology.
This programme involves a series of lectures, seminars and workshops. Case studies will provide you with exposure to up-to-date problems and enhance your problem solving and team-work in a way that simulates an industrial setting. A research project in a well equipped school led by staff with a diversity of research experience will give you the opportunity to carry out novel research and enhance your practical skills, analytical thinking and independence.
Across the degree, you will have the opportunity to develop further the art of communication of science through a range of formats. This will provide you with a solid grounding for lifelong learning and continuing professional development in formulation sciences.
Successful students are sought after in one of the largest industrial sectors and will be able to progress to further higher education studies if they wish.
Aims of the programme
Provide students with an understanding of the subject specific knowledge, as well as the critical, analytical and flexible approach to problem-solving in the field of biotechnology;
Provide students with enhanced practical and professional skills and thus prepare students effectively for professional employment or doctoral studies in the field of biotechnology
To enable students to work independently and use initiative in solving the diverse problems that may be encountered;
To inspire a critical awareness of advances at the forefront of biotechnology
Course Content
- Biotechnology Research Project (60 credits)
- Research Methods, Biostatistics and Data Management (30 credits)
- Applied Molecular Biology (30 credits)
- Bioinformatics (30 credits)
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (30 credits)