School of Life Sciences

MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology with Professional Practice

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MSc
Start date(s)
September 2024
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Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (2 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Life Sciences
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Why choose this course?

This postgraduate course provides an understanding of microbiology and biotechnology in crucial contexts for our modern world, theory and practice combined at the University of Wolverhampton. Supported by School of Sciences staff and working from cutting-edge research facilities, you will build your knowledge of these subjects across industrial, environmental, agricultural and medical settings, developing detailed comprehension of genetics and genomics alongside real-world uses of your topic awareness for societal progress. Your theoretical background and taught lab skills will be tested in professional work placements, tailored reports and a final research project, demonstrating your proficiency and independence to employers across the sector.

Course Modules

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £8883 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £8883 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9328 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £9794 per year 2024-25
International Full-time £15450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £15450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £16450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £16950 per year 2024-25

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Normally, you should have a good honours degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent in a bioscience subject, although substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status. You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). If you are currently employed, we request a statement of support from your employer.

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,167 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts; please see the following websites Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Action. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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Email

enquiries@wlv.ac.uk

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