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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
City Campus
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Study mode
Part time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
2 Years
Course summary
About this course
LJMU's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology develops the skills and knowledge required for a career in this rapidly expanding field.
- Unique in the North West, this course prepare to work in biotechnology (one of the world's top five growth industries) and other related areas
- Study on a course developed and delivered by leading researchers and industry experts
- Enhance your theoretical knowledge and gain hands-on laboratory experience
- Benefit from strong links with industry and the potential to complete an industrial-based research project
- Available to study full time or part time
Developed to plug a skills gap identified by the Liverpool Enterprise Partnership and associated multi-national businesses, this programme balances theoretical learning and practical skills.
At the beginning of your course you will be allocated a personal tutor who will provide you with pastoral and academic support.
Further academic support is provided via embedded tutorials in the Research Methods module. During your independent research project, you will be appointed a LJMU-based Supervisor as well as an industrial supervisor if you are carrying out your project externally.
Career paths
Further your career prospects
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.
By increasing your skills and knowledge, this Masters programme prepares you for work in the fast growing biotechnology sector.
You may go on to work and study in fields such as the pharmaceutical and fermentation industries, recombinant DNA and microbial-related research laboratories. There will also be the option to work in research and development, study for a PhD or even take up a teaching post.
Modules
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University information
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University League Table
81st
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Campus address
Liverpool John Moores University, Student Life Building, Copperas Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L3 5AJ, England
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Subject ranking
73rd out of 94 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 228129 57%48th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10065.0 65%78th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.03 76%60th
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