Máster Oficial en Biotecnología Industrial y Ambiental
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Presencial
You must have at least a BSc Honours degree in biological sciences, biotechnology, biochemical engineering, environmental sciences, or in a closely related discipline. Alternatively, you will need an equivalent qualification or experience deemed suitable by the course team. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS score of at least 6.5, with the written component at a minimum of 6.5 (or equivalent). During the induction stage of the course, if you do not have English as your first language, you will need to complete Academic English screening and any resulting recommended Academic English support activity.
This course will give you greater knowledge and understanding in the rapidly developing field of environmental biotechnology. You will explore the underlying scientific principles of how biotechnology can be used to address current environmental issues, and how this can affect environmental policy, both nationally and internationally. You will be able to follow particular interests through your optional module choices.
After graduating from this course, you will have subject-specific skills and knowledge integrating science with technology, business and policy issues. You will also gain research experience at postgraduate level and develop a range of communication and other skills, all of which will enhance your prospects of employment, or opportunities for further postgraduate education.
Core modules
BIOPROCESS DESIGN
BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY 1
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
RECENT ADVANCES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
PROJECT A: CRITICAL REVIEW AND DESIGN STUDY
PROJECT B: PROJECT AND REPORT
Option modules
BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY 2
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT
The course is aimed at those aspiring to be researchers and managers within the environmental biotechnology sector (such as water resource management), or looking to work the broad fields of environmental management, waste recycling, bioengineering, and consultancy, including those working for national and international regulatory agencies. During the course you will develop a range of transferable skills that can enhance your prospects for employment and further in the UK or overseas.