Overview
Biotechnology plays a vital role in everyday life. It drives innovation in everything from laundry detergents to biofuels, and even the food we eat.
With our Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc, you’ll:
- refine your molecular biology skills
- explore a wide range of applied biotechnological applications
- develop your independent research skills
The United Nations has identified food security as a key global goal. Our programme investigates how biotechnology can maximise crop yields without increasing agricultural land.
This includes approaches that:
- make crops more resilient
- produce sustainable and environmentally friendly pesticides
The programme fosters the creation of networks that bridge fundamental research with the practical application of biotechnology solutions. This extends to the modelling and implementation of large-scale bioprocess engineering.
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