Biotechnology MRes

Nottingham Trent University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Research, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Research, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Biotechnology MRes who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MRes
Subject	Biotechnology

Admission advice for international students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21455	£18360	£22141
25-75 percentile range	£17911 - £25024	£13492 - £22848	£16777 - £27979

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This course is designed to give students the theoretical and practical skills needed for a career in biotechnology within companies and research organisations. Gain a competitive edge with this Masters in a growing job market with a year in industry to cement the knowledge and skills learnt at university.

Modules are assessed by a variety of different types of course work including written assignments, oral presentations and poster presentations, and examinations. The research project will involve the design, implementation and reporting of a major research task.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)

Visit our website for more information on our scholarships and bursaries. https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/postgraduate/fees-and-funding

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biotechnology, MRes, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A UK Honours degree (minimum 2.2) or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as biochemistry, microbiology or biology. Applicants with relevant employment experience or other relevant qualifications may also be considered. International students need IELTS 6.5 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing).

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

- #46
- #1113
Engineering

URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]

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About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 31595
postgraduates:: 5235
Total:: 36830

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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