M.Sc Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology at Newcastle University [NCL], Newcastle Upon Tyne Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Master of Science [M.Sc] [Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology] From Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1834established year
21500enrollment
Public
Partner [49 Courses]
7.5/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$40,698 /Yr

£30,600 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Class Start Date For September 2025 Intake - Sep 15, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$40698 (GBP 30600)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2021$37506 (GBP 28200)

Important Dates

Application are accepted on Rolling Basis
EventApplication Date
Class Start Date For September 2025 Intake Sep 15, 2025
Application deadline for Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship May 29, 2025
Application deadline for Newcastle - India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship Jun 5, 2025
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Aug 24, 2025
  • Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology MSc:
    • provides an opportunity to experience and refine molecular biology skills
    • covers many aspects of applied biotechnological applications
    • creates networks between fundamental research, the application of biotech solutions to modelling of large-scale bioprocess engineering
    • develops your independent research skills

  • You'll examine:
    • the production of novel biological compounds
    • the fundamental role played by micro-organisms in the turnover of pollutants
    • the search and discovery of commercially significant natural products
    • use and exploitation of genetically modified organisms (GMO)

  • You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with them. They can help with academic and personal issues.
  • Graduates have been successful in taking PhD studentships at Newcastle and other UK Universities.
  • This has led them into successful academic careers both in the UK and worldwide.
  • In recent years several students have secured places at the Max Planck Institute, a highly prestigious research centre in Germany.

  • The School of Natural and Environmental Sciences has an outstanding range of facilities to support our research and teaching including:
    • fully equipped teaching and research laboratories
    • lab scale fermentation of novel biological compounds
    • access to bioinformatics software and literature resources


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have a high school degreAAB including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
  • For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element.
  • GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.
  • International Baccalaureate 34 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Typically Newcastle recognizes an 80% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A-Level.
  • This can be awarded by:
    • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
    • Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
    • National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
    • Various state boards
    • Autonomous schools
  • The actual grades required will vary depending on the exam board.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.


Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Ranking

20222021202020182017

US News logo
Biotechnology 167 out of 245 in Global Ranking
( #9 out of 9 in UK 2022)

Academy Ranking of World Universities logo
Biotechnology 151 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 21 in UK 2022)

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Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Class Start Date For September 2025 Intake (15th Sep 2025)
Application deadline for Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship (29th May 2025)
Application deadline for Newcastle - India Leadership and Innovation Scholarship (5th Jun 2025)
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (24th Aug 2025)
USD 39,634 /Yr
GBP 29,800 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 90
  • PTE: 62

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