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About Biotechnology in University of Salford

The field of biotechnology has been revolutionised in the past ten years by advances in molecular biology, genome sequencing and large scale-omics profiling (including proteomics) as well as the ability to manipulate genomes via genetic modification and genome editing tools.

Through your studies on this programme, you will acquire the skills needed to address the global challenges of population growth, increased life expectancy, antibiotic resistance, sustainable agriculture and the demand for food and fuel.

This programme is designed to develop the analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that you will need for postgraduate-level employment in the biotechnology sector. You will also gain transferable skills relevant to a great variety of professional careers.

You will:

• Develop the skills needed to address some of the major challenges facing the world today
• Learn how genetic modification and genome editing contribute to both medical and commercial research
• Learn genome editing technology (CRISPR) and the possibility of adjusting the genome to achieve desired goals

Academic qualification equivalents

• A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS :6.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

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