School of Life Sciences

MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

MSc Part-time 2 years, Full-time 12 months

This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector. 

This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector. 

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MSc
Start date(s)
16 September 2024,13 January 2025
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Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (2 years),Full-time (12 months)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
School
School of Life Sciences
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Why choose this course?

This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and/or biotechnology, and generally in the global bioscience sector.

The course is particularly suitable if you are looking for a career in biotechnology research and/or in industry. The overarching theme of the course is to provide up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental cellular mechanisms and the genetic manipulation of biological systems as well as training in cutting-edge applications of microbiology and biotechnology in the production of value-added material, integrated bio-refinery and sustainable approaches to food production and waste management.

The course will equip you with critical, analytical, and professional skills that are needed for further study at PhD level or for employment in roles such as research scientists, knowledge-transfer consultants, or business development officers in bioscience, food and biotechnology, or pharmaceutical companies.

What happens on the course?

This course is designed to train you to meet the increasing demand for highly skilled scientists in the field of applied microbiology and biotechnology and generally in the global bioscience sector. The course is particularly suitable if you are looking for a career in biotechnology research and/or in industry.

The overarching theme of the course is to provide up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge of fundamental cellular mechanisms and the genetic manipulation of biological systems as well as training in cutting-edge applications of microbiology and biotechnology in the production of value-added material, integrated bio-refinery and sustainable approaches to food production and waste management.

The course will equip you with critical, analytical and professional skills that are needed for further study at PhD level or for employment for example as research scientists, knowledge-transfer consultants, or business development officers in bioscience, food and Biotechnology or pharmaceutical companies. 

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Everything you need to know about this course!

At the University of Wolverhampton, we have a proven track record in the provision of MSc courses. This course, relevant to some of the challenges faced by the world today, is particularly designed to provide you with up-to-date theoretical knowledge of the cutting-edge applications of applied microbiology and biotechnology in areas such as food production, waste transformation, and the production of value-added materials. You will also receive training in fund sourcing for research and enterprise, opportunity recognition, and other professional practice skills. You will be taught by a research-active team of academics with expertise in various applications of microbiology and biotechnology. You will have access to excellent research facilities and our relationships with industrial partners will ensure that this course will provide you with the skills required by employers today.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a systematic and thorough understanding of applied microbiology and biotechnology, and a critical awareness as to how this can be applied to current and emerging problems. Demonstrate expertise in fundamental and specialised microbial and biotechnological methodologies with an appreciation of their applications, advantages, and limitations.

• Demonstrate a range of transferable professional skills required for a successful career in the applied microbiology and/or biotechnology arena.

• Demonstrate the ability to autonomously plan, conduct and present practical experimental data generated from rigorous scientific investigation in a cooperative and safety-aware laboratory environment, and to appropriately use statistical methods for analysis and evaluation.

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £7995 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £8395 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £3998 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4198 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £4408 per year 2024-25
International Full-time £14950 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14950 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £15950 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15950 per year 2023-24

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 or equivalent in a bioscience subject, although substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status. If you are currently employed, we request a statement of support from your employer.

International Applicants

Your qualifications need to be deemed equivalent to the above entry requirements.

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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