What you will study

9 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

How does study run?

6 lines through 2 years

One line per theme. Hollow stop: the semester isn't stated. Our classification by module titles.

Year 1Year 2

Research methods

Biotechnology Research ProjectResearch Methods and Data Management

Biotechnology Research Project (continued)

Projects and labs

Employability Skills and Support for Industrial PracticeIndustrial Practice

Specialist subjects

Natural Product Biotechnology

Maths and foundations

Applied Molecular Biology

Data and computing

Bioinformatics

Languages and communication

Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)

Year 1 · 6 modules

Biotechnology Research Project

Research Methods and Data Management

Natural Product Biotechnology

Applied Molecular Biology

Bioinformatics

Academic English for Postgraduates (Science)

Year 2 · 3 modules

Biotechnology Research Project (continued)

Employability Skills and Support for Industrial Practice

Industrial Practice

What are all the subjects?

Year 1 · 6 modules · all compulsory · credits for 5 of 6

Module	UK CATS
	?
	30
	30
	60
	30
	30

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 3 modules · all compulsory · credits for 1 of 3

Module	UK CATS
	?
	?
	60

Source: gre.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠

QualificationMSc · Type: Master · Degree: MSc⁠

CreditsUnknown

Study modeMode: Full time · Sandwich⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

CampusMedway Campus⁠

Where you'll study

Studying in Chatham

What is the campus like?

City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 76,792 in 2011

HousingRooms run by the institution⁠ · Room guaranteed in the first yearInferred

RankingRateMyPlacement Top 25 Universities for Work Experience Awards 2024-25: top 25, national⁠

FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Swimming pool (nearby)⁠, Tennis courts⁠

FoodCafeteriaInferred

SupportTransport⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Health service⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Greenwich is on its page.

What it costs

At least £21,884.50 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £21,884.50 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2026/27£21,850

Application fee£34.50

Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Visa feeInsuranceLiving costs

Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)

Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£14,950 / year ≈ €17,913
Tuition	International students	2026/27	£21,850 / year ≈ €26,180

What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.5

home students£14,950

non-EU£21,850

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,000

Medway Accommodation Discount

−£1,500

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Commuter Bursary

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 19 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €26,180

Costs more than 18 of 18 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,490 and €22,016.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 19, cheapest first

Master Applied Quantum Technology (Hogeschool van Amsterdam)	2026/27	≈ €10,648
Biomedical Science MSc (University of East London)	2026/27	≈ €20,633
Bioscience MRes (University of East London)	2026/27	≈ €20,848
MSc Mathematics and Statistics (University of West London)	2027/28	≈ €21,268
MSc Microbial Genomics (University of West London)	2027/28	≈ €21,268
Masters by Research Astronomy (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Biology (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Biotechnology (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Genetics (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Human Geography (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Microbiology (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Molecular Biology (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Physical Geography (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Masters by Research Physics (University of Hertfordshire)	2026/27	≈ €21,711
Applied Mathematics (University of Twente)	2027/28	≈ €22,320
Applied Physics (University of Twente)	2027/28	≈ €22,320
Geo-information Science & Earth Observation (University of Twente)	2027/28	≈ €22,320
Biotechnology, MSc (University of Greenwich)	2026/27	≈ €22,406
This programme	2026/27	≈ €26,180

And the whole degree?

≈ £43,700

Tuition only.

Year 1Year 2

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

What if I cancel?

You cancel before the start: Deposits are non-refundable except: refused UK student visa (with conditions), conditions of the offer not met, extenuating circumstances accepted by the International Office, or no CAS can be issued (not if refused for misrepresentation or fraud)⁠ · 10 conditions on the institution page

How to start

Starts: Rolling admission

When does it happen?

Deadlinescourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠

Deadline rulecourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠

Is my language good enough?

English requirement6.5 IELTS overall

What are the steps?

1
Check you qualifyDegree · Text: An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a relevant subject. Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.⁠
2
Prove your languageIelts 6.5 · Scope: MA, MSc + MBA Degrees · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International studentsInferred
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they chooseUnknown
5
Where you applyUnknown
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
Deadlinecourses close once at full capacity · Rolling · Rolling⁠
8
Start
Intake: January · 2027 · 2026/27Inferred
+1 more
- Intake: September · 2026 · 2026/27Inferred

What do they ask for?

AdmissionOverseas students: Yes⁠

What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

6 of 6 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, United Kingdom

The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

	This programmeBiotechnology with Placement Year, MSc Greenwich	SimilarMPhys (Hons) Astrophysics Hertfordshire	SimilarMasters by Research Astronomy Hertfordshire
Price	£21,850 / year · 2026/27	£17,970 / year · 2027/28	£18,120 / year · 2026/27
Duration	2 years	4 years	Not published
Language	English	English	English
Next date	Not published	29 Sep 2027	1 Dec 2026

6 of 6 publish a next date.

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

Masters by Research Biology

£6,100–£18,120 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €7,309–€21,711

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Next date 1 Dec 2026

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

Masters by Research Biotechnology

£6,100–£18,120 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €7,309–€21,711

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Next date 1 Dec 2026

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

Masters by Research Genetics

£6,100–£18,120 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €7,309–€21,711

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Next date 1 Dec 2026

Hertfordshire · HatfieldUnited Kingdom

Masters by Research Human Geography

£6,100–£18,120 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €7,309–€21,711

MasterScholarshipsEnglish

Next date 1 Feb 2027

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

25 facts from 3 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

25facts with a quote

3official pages

1fields marked unknown

gre.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/engsci/biotechnology-w22

gre.ac.uk/international/support-and-help/courses2

gre.ac.uk/study/apply/pg1

The short version

The programme, from the facts

Biotechnology with Placement Year, MSc is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Greenwich in Chatham, United Kingdom. It takes 2 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 9 modules.

How much does Biotechnology with Placement Year, MSc cost?

£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £14,950; International students: £21,850). In euros that is ≈ €26,180.

When is the next deadline or start?

Rolling admission (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires Ielts 6.5).

How long does it take?

2 years.

Where is it?

University of Greenwich, Chatham, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 16 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values

StartIntake: January · 2027 · 2026/27InferredIntake: September · 2026 · 2026/27Inferred

Admission · 3 with values

AdmissionOverseas students: Yes⁠

Language requirementIelts 6.5 · Scope: MA, MSc + MBA Degrees · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · International studentsInferred

Prior educationDegree · Text: An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or a relevant subject. Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered. Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.⁠

Programme · 8 with values

CampusMedway Campus⁠

QualificationMSc · Type: Master · Degree: MSc⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

Duration2 years · Mode: Sandwich⁠

Language of instructionEnglishInferred

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7⁠

LocationMedway Campus, Chatham, United Kingdom⁠

Study modeMode: Full time · Sandwich⁠

Institution record: University of Greenwich