COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc in Biotechnology and Enterprise at the University of Manchester offers a carefully structured curriculum that integrates advanced biotechnology research with entrepreneurial and commercial expertise. Core mandatory modules provide students with both scientific and professional skills essential for careers in biotechnology and related industries. Commercialisation in the Life Sciences introduces students to the processes of translating scientific discoveries into commercial products and innovations, developing an understanding of intellectual property, business strategy, and product development. Research Skills, delivered through a lab-based research project, allows students to gain hands-on experience in designing and conducting experiments, data analysis, and scientific communication. Advanced Biotechnology I focuses on expression systems for biopharmaceutical and industrial proteins, while Advanced Biotechnology II explores synthetic biology, providing students with knowledge of cutting-edge techniques and technologies used in modern biotechnology. Disease Modelling and Genome Engineering equips students with the ability to investigate genetic and cellular mechanisms underlying human disease, further enhancing technical expertise. By combining rigorous laboratory training with insights into commercialisation and enterprise, the program prepares graduates for diverse career paths, including roles in research and development, consultancy, business development, and patent engineering, as well as providing a strong foundation for further academic research at the PhD level.