About Biotechnology Msc in University of Liverpool
Life Sciences and Technology are an integral part of the global economy. The programme has been designed with input from major industry players to ensure that current skill gaps and emerging skill needs are being addressed.
This programme will provide you with in-depth scientific knowledge of the subject and its application. It will equip you with a strong background in biology, statistical analyses, computing skills, and knowledge necessary to work in different areas of biotechnology. You will be taught by our internationally renowned scientists, in collaboration with internationally excellent Research Centres, including the University of Liverpool Computational Biology Facility, the newly established Centre for Metabolomics, the Centre for Proteomics, and the Centre for Genomic Research and the Materials Innovation Factory.
This programme provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a professional scientist in your chosen area of biotechnology. It has been specifically designed to enhance students’ careers in different biotechnology sectors in a variety of research, product and technology development, and leadership roles.
If Biotechnology is your interest, upon successful completion of the MSc you may wish to continue with your education by studying for a PhD.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with 20-Listening, Writing, Reading, 22-Speaking.
- PTE: 62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component.
University of Liverpool Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1881 |
| Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
| International Students |
7700+ |
| Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
| Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
| Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
| Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
| Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
| Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
| Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
| Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
| Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
| Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
| Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |
