Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes

Newcastle University

United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle University

United Kingdom , Newcastle upon Tyne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes

About

Overview

The course is for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students.

The taught part of the course includes biotechnology and business enterprise-specific content. You have the flexibility to select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You'll also receive training in:

general research principles
professional skills
key skills

Our suite of MRes courses

The Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:

Subjects covered within this MRes include:

business models
securing funding from venture capitalists
establishing licensing, contracts and legal ownership
critical aspects of business planning
project management
the science of the biotechnology industry and processing

You'll attend presentations and workshops by:

entrepreneurs
academics with business experience
business and legal advisers

You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

Watch our introduction to An International Perspective

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Typically we recognise the following in a Bachelors degree:

3.5/4.0 or 4.25/5.0 (85%) as comparable to a 1st Class
Minimum GPA of 3.75/5.0 (75%) as comparable to a 2.1
3.5/5.0 or 2.8/4.0 (70%) as comparable to a 2.2

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

IELTS:

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

TOEFL:

79 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing)

Pearson:

Pearsons 65 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills).

Duolingo:

115 overall with no subskill below 100