Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise MSc

Durham University · Durham, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusFull-time

The Plant Biotechnology and Enterprise MSc programme at Durham University (Department of Biosciences) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This Master programme covers genetic modification, tissue culture, metabolic engineering, and molecular diagnostics in plants. Students gain hands-on expertise in laboratory biotechnology methods applied to crop improvement and biopharmaceuticals. Graduates work in biotech laboratories, seed companies, and agricultural research institutions.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £34,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £34,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: October 2026
Intake: October

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceFull-time
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyDepartment of Biosciences

Official university

Durham University

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£34,000	—	needs the fee

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