BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology

About this course

BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology is a one-year, full-time Northumbria University degree taught at BMS Campus from Monday to Saturday, with a September intake. BMS describes it as an internal honours degree awarded directly by Northumbria at BMS. The degree builds a foundation in biotechnology and applies it to medicine and healthcare. Students take Molecular Cell Interactions, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Drug Design and Development, Applied Bioinformatics and Post Genomics, and a Research Project, with hands-on laboratory work throughout. BMS says graduates are prepared for careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and research and development, and that the degree is a base for further study in molecular biology, bioinformatics and biomedical science. Entry is through an overall Merit in the BMS Higher Diploma in Medical Biotechnology or in a Biomedical Science programme.