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The Gateway Leicester,Leicester,Leicestershire

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at De Montfort University

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert at De Montfort University
Course Duration 1 Year
Course Intake september
Course Details Website Link Visit Website 
Course Level Postgraduate
Tution Fees £ 15,100
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL 0
PTE 0

Pharmaceutical Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding field focusing on the development and production of biopharmaceuticals that could lead to cures for many major diseases.

Globally, pharmaceutical biotechnology courses are rare and no other course offers such a broad scope where, as well as theory, you’ll be able to develop your skills with a key focus on practical content, studying pre-clinical studies, clinic and marketing that will help prepare you for a diverse career in either industry or academia.

Study an interdisciplinary subject based on the teaching and research expertise of our experienced practitioner and research-based staff. Our research is driven by societal strategic priorities and fully aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Areas of expertise include Pharmaceutical Technologies and Nanomedicine, Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Infectious Disease research.

Benefit from major investment in state of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment to match that used in the best industrial laboratories. This includes FACS analysis, confocal microscope, electron microscope, mass spectrometer, fermentation units and tissue culture suites.

Key features

  • Our reputation of more than 100 years’ pharmacy teaching ensures we produce graduates of the highest calibre.
  • Benefit from major investment in state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist equipment at par to that used in industry.
  • Learn from a combination of unique academic expertise across faculties by sharing one core module with students on a Master of Business Administration (MBA), broadening understanding around the importance of business in this area.
  • International and UK students have benefited from this established course and progressed to PhD study and global relevant employment in the biotech sector.
  • Study a range of specialist modules allowing you to receive up-to-date subject matter on multiple protein expression systems.
  • Many of our graduates have progressed on to study for PhDs or work in roles in the biotech sector in both the UK and overseas.

De Montfort University Highlights

Type of Institution Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment £1.17 million
Number of Campuses 4 faculties
Number/Percentage of International Students 23205
Total number of Professors 3240
Student Satisfaction Rate 86%
Graduate Job Rate 97.3%
Number of Residence Vacancy Around 3000
International fee Undergraduates- £13240 (annual) Postgraduates- £15950 (annual)
Number of Academic Programs UG, PG, Part time, distance, blended
Mode of Program Full time, distance and online
Average Graduate Salary 19800 pounds a year


De Montfort University The tuition fee (In GBP) for various programs is tabulated below:De Montfort University Average Cost

Field of Study Avg.Fees
Art, Design and Humanities: £13,750
Business and Law £13,750-£14,550
Media £13,750 - £14,250
Engineering £14,250
Computing £14,250
Health and Life Sciences £13,250 - £14,250
Nursing BSc £14,950

De Montfort University The Average Tuition Fees and Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
Undergraduate tuition fee 13,250- 14950
Postgraduate tuition fee 13600-15,900
On campus accommodation 5,000-6040
Average cost of living 97-110 per week

DMU International Scholarship up to 1500 pounds

  • TEF Gold Outstanding Alumni Scholarship up to 3000 pounds
  •  Leicester Castle Business School Scholarships:
  1. Global MBA Scholarship £3,000 - £5,000
  2. Full Postgraduate Scholarship
  • LGBTQ + Allies Scholarship-two fully funded post graduate taught scholarship packages including full fee weaver and maintenance bursary.
  • Vice Chancellor's Sports Scholarship- three different scholarship packages are available with eligible students being awarded up to 6000 pounds of support.
De Montfort University Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate £ 14,450
Postgraduate  14,670
De Montfort University Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living £ 12,000
Campus accommodation £ 4,526
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
De Montfort University English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.0
IELTS Postgraduate 6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate 89
TOEFL Postgraduate 89
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
De Montfort University University Contact Details
De Montfort University Address
The Gateway Leicester,Leicester The Gateway Leicester LE1 9BH
De Montfort University Email
askus@dmu.ac.uk
De Montfort University Phone
+44 (0)116 2 50 60 70