Biotechnology aims to apply the latest molecular techniques to modern-day problems in industrial and environmental situations. Biotechnologists study plant, animal and microbial sciences, underpinned by biochemistry, genetics, computing and some applied aspects of agriculture, environmental science and food science. Fundamental research in these areas will help to shape the development of the industrial world. Our biotechnology course places particular emphasis on recent advances in animal, plant and microbial technology.
You will cover topics including the cloning of organisms, genetic modification of crops, the detection of food pathogens and novel sources of potential pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. The course allows a high degree of specialisation in your second and third years. By the end of the course you will have a sound knowledge of fundamental cell and molecular biology and its application to biotechnology, ensuring you are prepared for careers in industrial or academic research or related commerce.
Through your research project you will have developed specialist knowledge in an area of your choice and transferable skills including data analysis and presentation, effective communication and independent study.
Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.
A level |
BBC, including 2 science subjects, preferably biology and chemistry. Other science subjects, such as mathematics, physics or geography are accepted | |
IB Diploma |
28 points, with specified grades in science subjects | |
STPM |
B+B+B or grade points of 3.33 in at least 2 science subjects and 3.00 in one other science subject | |
UEC |
4 As, including chemistry and biology, excluding Chinese language | |
SAM/AUSMAT/HSC |
ATAR (UAI)/TER/ENTER 82 | |
Canadian Pre-U |
80% average based on 6 subjects | |
SPM/GCSE/IGCSE |
Students who have taken SPM/GCSE/IGCSE must have Grade B in mathematics | |
Foundation |
Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme. Those studying biotechnology and plant biotechnology must pass all biotechnology modules | |
Other equivalent qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis
IELTS: |
6.0 (with no elements below 5.5) |
TOEFL (iBT): |
79 (with no elements below 19) |
PTE (Academic): |
55 (minimum 51) |
SPM: |
grade B+ |
1119 (GCE O): |
grade C |
GCSE/IGCSE: |
grade C |
UEC: |
grade B3 |
IB English A1 or A2 (SL or HL): |
4 points |
IB English B HL: |
4 points |
IB English B SL: |
5 points |
Muet Band 5 |
may also be considered |
IELTS and TOEFL test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test
The Foundation in Science is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Science. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, mathematics, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as chemistry, ecology, computer programming or psychology.
The combination of specialist topics you choose in your second and third years will influence the career opportunities available to you. In recent years, many of our graduates have found employment in a range of careers including research workers in industrial and government research organisations; advisors in management, sales and marketing; forensic biologists with law enforcement agencies; science advisors for lawmakers; science journalists and writers; teachers and lecturers in schools and higher learning institutions; and consultants in in biotechnology related industries.
Many graduates have chosen to continue their studies and undertake further research training to MSc, MPhil or PhD level at The University of Nottingham or elsewhere.
Source : The University of Nottingham