Taught Master's Degrees

MSc Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management

 Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

The bioprocessing and biotechnology industries are major components of global industrialised economies with impacts in medicine, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and the food sector. Management of change requires a new calibre of technical specialist who will have business acumen and a scientific knowledge base.

This master’s course equips you with the necessary tools and expertise to become an entrepreneur, offering key business information and industrially relevant knowledge. Leading centres of expertise, including staff from Life Sciences and Warwick Business School (WBS), form a multidisciplinary teaching faculty. The course is delivered by lecturers with internationally acknowledged academic, industrial and government expertise.

" The course is exceptionally designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills through its diverse teaching methods including group projects and real-world simulations that prepare you for the demands of the biotechnology business sector". Nandini Bagga, 2023-24 cohortLink opens in a new window

Careers

This MSc is suitable for you if you want a career in Biotechnology and related industrial sectors where employees need multidisciplinary knowledge. Graduates work in a wide range of jobs including project management, business development and general managerial positions.

Career destinations of our alumni include the Binding Site Group Ltd, Tata Technologies, AkzoNobel, Frost & Sullivan, Pfizer, Novartis,the European Medicines Agency as well as numerous small to medium-sized businesses, PhD programmes and graduate schemes.

MSc Medical Biotechnology and Business Management

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

The modern medical biotechnology industry is a major component of global industrialised economies with impact around the world. The industry is demanding technical specialists with both business and scientific knowledge, requirements met by this MSc programme which covers a broad range of biomedical science, business and management skills as an integrated package.

Developed out of our very successful Biotechnology, Bioprocessing and Business Management MSc, this course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of key technical, business and societal issues relevant to the operation and progression of medical biotechnology industries. It will equip you to make original and informed contributions to advance and change these industries. It will also develop your capability to research and analyse market needs for medical product development and propose technical strategy based on up-to-date information and leading edge diagnostic technology.

"If you're curious not just about the science but also the business side of things, this course is perfect for you. It introduces many cutting-edge technologies in the medical field and shows how these innovations are funded and brought to market through different business models". Hero YoungWoong Kwon, 2023/24 cohort Link opens in a new window

Careers

This MSc is suitable for those looking for a career in medical biotechnology and related industrial sectors where employees need multidisciplinary knowledge. Graduates areexpected to work in a wide range of jobs including project management, business development and general managerial positions.

Career destinations of our alumni include PAREXEL, Oxford University Hospital, Informa, Abcam and Ashfield Healthcare.

MSc Food Security

Delivering global food security is one of the critical challenges of the 21st century.

Demand for well-qualified people to contribute to food production and the supply chain will increase. Governments require experts who are able to contribute to policy creation and legislation and non-governmental organisations need people who work at the interface of natural and social science.

Each nation needs to balance local food production with imports and consider environmental and economic impact. This Master’s considers the critical factors influencing global food security including the contribution of climate change, biodiversity, water, soil, land use, labour, diet and urbanisation.

"The modules are designed to provide a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding food security, including agricultural practices, nutritional policies, and socio-economic factors. The opportunity to engage with leading researchers and practitioners in the field has been incredibly enriching. The hands-on laboratory work, combined with real-world case studies, has equipped me with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills". Kingsley Appah, 2023/24 cohortLink opens in a new window

Careers

This MSc prepares you for career paths in academic research and a wide range of public and commercial enterprises, government agencies, policy development and consultancy.

Career destinations of our alumni include Ricardo-AEA, Gouria Agricultural Ventures Ltd, Abu Dhabi Farmer’s Services Centre and NGO work on sustainable agro-nutrition. Other graduates have progressed on to PhD programmes.

Environmental Bioscience in a Changing Climate

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Escalating rates of environmental and climate change are forcing us to re-evaluate our management of agricultural and natural habitats.

The competing demands on agricultural land for food production and for bioenergy provision must be reconciled with environmental stewardship and mitigation of climate change.

This MSc provides you with a timely and integrated perspective on environmental bioscience, management, societal matters and regulation as these relate to issues such as sustainable production of food, energy and provision of ecosystem services.

"This degree and subject matter aligned with my career aspirations of improving agricultural practices and creating a more sustainable supply chain within fashion and food. I ultimately aspire to work in sustainability strategy within food or fashion and when I found this course, it aligned perfectly". Robert Hebden, 2023-24 cohort

Careers

This MSc is for those looking for a research
career in environmental bioscience or to improve their employment prospects in governmental or non-governmental organisations. Graduates work in diverse areas related to environmental policy development, sustainability in farming systems, rural development, environmental management, science communication, policy and consultancy.

Career destinations of our alumni include The Climate Change Consortium of Wales, Molson Coors Brewing and LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming). Other graduates have progressed on to PhD programmes.

MSc Sustainable Crop Production: Agronomy for the 21st Century

Crop agriculture provides mankind’s increasing population with foods, fibres and fuel. This course provides you with knowledge and practical skills focused on crop management and improvement.

You will gain a combination of practical expertise and academic understanding to develop key skills. You will learn the principles of crop production, and about the latest advances in plant pathology, integrated pest management and soil health.

"The introduction to the BASIS course was key but the whole course was well-structured. As someone who has always found it hard to engage with education, this course showed me that learning can be both enjoyable and engaging". Isaura Garcia Manoso, 2023-24 cohort

Careers

You will acquire the skills necessary for career
paths in the agriculture of crops, agronomy, crop trial management and as policy development officers, technical commodity specialists and professional advisors. You will be able to join sales teams for fertiliser, agrochemical and other specialist supply companies. We expect graduates to become the industry’s future managers and leaders. PhD study is another option.

Career destinations of our alumni include Bayer Crop Sciences, Berry World, Agrovista, Eurofins, Agrinig and the University of Warwick.