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.
Course modules
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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Optional Modules
Your Learning Experience
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Teaching hours
In semesters 1 and 2, most of the teaching will take place Monday to Thursday. The Bioprocessing and Fermentation Technology and Principles and Applications of Synthetic Biology modules each include a mini project these are essentially week long laboratory-based research projects, with one running in each semester. You will be required to attend the classes for the mini projects Monday to Friday. The aim of the mini projects is to help prepare you for your independent research project and is a key component of the employability curriculum of the university. For the Research Project in Biotechnology module (May to August), you will be expected to attend full time between 9.00am-5.00pm.
Teaching methods
The stimulating and challenging curriculum of this Masters course is supported by a structured lecture programme, tutorials, workshops, seminars, laboratory work and a 12-week research project with expert supervision. The programme is delivered by research-active lecturers with strong industrial links.
Applied learning
This stimulating course includes a 12 week, full-time research project.
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.
How learning is monitored on your programme
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
On this Industrial Biotechnology course you will be assessed by: examination, scientific reports, poster and oral presentations, paper reviews and your project dissertation.
Where you will study
What you can expect from your School
This Industrial Biotechnology Masters is based at the Byrom Street site of the University's City Campus, which is equipped with new state-of-the-art laboratories housing a range of advanced analytical and imaging equipment to support biotechnology.
Course tutors
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Dr Femi Olorunniji
- Programme Leader
I enjoy using relevant research-led and research-based strategies to prepare students for their future careers
I enjoy using relevant research-led and research-based strategies to prepare students for their future careers
Dr Olorunniji has a degree in Biochemistry and PhD in Molecular Biology. His areas of expertise cover biotechnology, synthetic biology, genome editing and protein engineering. Dr Olorunniji's current research project is on protein engineering of serine recombinases to develop more versatile and flexible molecular tools for genome editing and other synthetic biology applications. His research activities feed directly into curriculum design and delivery and he uses research-led and research-based strategies to prepare students for careers in industry or research in the field of biomolecular sciences and their applications. As well as teaching on the MSc Industrial Biotechnology programme, Dr Olorunniji also lectures on BSc (Hons) Biotechnology and BSc (Hons) Biochemistry.
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
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.
Tuition fees and funding
- Home part-time per credit:
- £59.50
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
Fees
The fees quoted at the top of this page cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as:
- library membership with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources
- access to programme-appropriate software
- library and student IT support
- free on-campus wifi via eduroam
Additional costs
Although not all of the following are compulsory/relevant, you should keep in mind the costs of:
- accommodation and living expenditure
- books (should you wish to have your own copies)
- printing, photocopying and stationery
- PC/laptop (should you prefer to purchase your own for independent study and online learning activities)
- mobile phone/tablet (to access online services)
- field trips (travel and activity costs)
- placements (travel expenses and living costs)
- student visas (international students only)
- study abroad opportunities (travel costs, accommodation, visas and immunisations)
- academic conferences (travel costs)
- professional-body membership
- graduation (gown hire etc)
Funding
There are many ways to fund postgraduate study for home and international students. From loans to International Scholarships and subject-specific funding, you’ll find all of the information you need on our specialist postgraduate funding pages.
Please be aware that the UK’s departure from the EU may affect your tuition fees. Learn more about your fee status and which tuition fees are relevant to you.
Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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