MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology with Professional Practice

Entry requirements

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.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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 Life 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.

Information for international students

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.