What you will study

5 modules published

What are all the subjects?

Year 1 · 5 modules · all core

Module	UK CATS
· Semester A	30
· Semester B	30
· Semester B	30
· Semester ABC	60
· Semester A	30

Source: s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred

QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: MSc⁠

CreditsUnknown

Study mode

ModeFull time⁠
ModePart time⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠

Accreditation

BodyRoyal Society⁠
StatusAccredited⁠

Where you'll study

Studying in Hatfield

What is the campus like?

City sizeUnder 100,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 43,090 in 2021

HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred · Room guaranteed in the first year⁠

RankingPostgraduate Taught Experience Survey, student satisfaction 2025: top 10, national⁠

FacilitiesGym (College Lane Campus)⁠, Gym (de Havilland Campus)⁠, Library (de Havilland Campus)Inferred, Laboratories⁠, Sports fields⁠, Studios⁠

FoodCafeteria (College Lane Campus)⁠, Cafeteria (de Havilland Campus)⁠

SupportHealth service (College Lane Campus)⁠, Career service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠, Transport⁠

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

What it costs

At least £19,025 for the first year · EU/EEA

What does the first year cost?

≥ £19,025 first year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£19,025

Not published: application fee and living costs

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Application feeLiving costs

Every fee as the institution publishes it (12)

Fee	Who pays it	Year	Amount
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£11,310 / year ≈ €13,551
Tuition	EU citizens	2026/27	£17,950 / year ≈ €21,507
Tuition	International students	2026/27	£17,950 / year ≈ €21,507
Tuition	UK home students	2027/28	£11,685 / year ≈ €14,001
Tuition	EU citizens	2027/28	£19,025 / year ≈ €22,795
Tuition	International students	2027/28	£19,025 / year ≈ €22,795
Tuition	EU citizens	2026/27	£1,495 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,791
Tuition	International students	2026/27	£1,495 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,791
Tuition	UK home students	2026/27	£945 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,132
Tuition	EU citizens	2027/28	£1,585 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,899
Tuition	International students	2027/28	£1,585 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,899
Tuition	UK home students	2027/28	£975 Per 15 credits ≈ €1,168

What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.6

home students£11,685

EU/EEA£19,025

non-EU£19,025

Your passport changes the rate.

Grant

Sport Scholarship Scheme

−£4,000

Chancellor's International Scholarship

−£4,000

Super Early Bird Payment Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 10 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,795

Costs more than 5 of 9 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €21,531 and €25,102.

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

All 10, cheapest first

Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (Vysoké učení technické v Brně)	2026/27	≈ €3,000
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Astrophysics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Physics with Space Science (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
MPhys (Hons) Physics (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €21,531
This programme	2027/28	≈ €22,795
Applied Aquatic Biology MSc (University of Portsmouth)	2027/28	≈ €25,102
Biotechnology MSc (University of Portsmouth)	2027/28	≈ €25,102
MSc Astrophysics (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €27,552
MSc Theoretical Physics (University of Hertfordshire)	2027/28	≈ €27,552

How to start

Next: 23 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?

Next up23 Sep 2027Programme starts

Then23 Sep 2027Programme starts

Every date (2 dates)

Sep 2027

23 Sep 2027 Programme starts
23 Sep 2027 Programme starts

Is my language good enough?

English requirement6.5 IELTS overall

What are the steps?

1
Check you qualify
Text: - A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme⁠
+1 more
- Text: - An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis⁠
2
Prove your languageIELTS 6.5 · Language: English · Min component: 6.0⁠
3
Admission testsUnknown
4
How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
5
Where you apply
Route: Direct international · International students⁠
+1 more
- Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠
6
DocumentsUnknown
7
DeadlineUnknown
8
Start
Date: 23 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 30 Sep 2028⁠
+1 more
- Date: 23 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠

What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

5 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 programmeMSc Molecular Biotechnology Hertfordshire	SimilarBiomedical Science, MSc/PGDip/PGCert Greenwich	SimilarBiotechnology, MSc Greenwich
Price	£19,025 / year · 2027/28	Not published	£18,700 / year · 2026/27
Duration	1 year	Not published	1 year
Language	English	English	English
Next date	23 Sep 2027	Not published	Not published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

Greenwich · ChathamUnited Kingdom

Biotechnology with Placement Year, MSc

£14,950–£21,850 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €17,913–€26,180

2 yr
length

MasterScholarshipsEnglish

Rolling start

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Applied Aquatic Biology MSc

£11,500–£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €13,779–€25,102

1 yr
length

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Rolling start

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Biotechnology MSc

£11,500–£20,950 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €13,779–€25,102

1 yr
length

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Rolling start

UEL · LondonUnited Kingdom

Bioscience MRes

£6,500–£17,400 / year · 2026/27 · by citizenship ≈ €7,788–€20,848

57% free electives · 14% maths and foundations

MasterPart-timeScholarshipsEnglish

Rolling start

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

36 facts from 2 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

36facts with a quote

2official pages

0fields marked unknown

herts.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-masters/msc-molecular-27

s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/university-of-hertfordshire-course-docs/2029

The short version

The programme, from the facts

MSc Molecular Biotechnology is a master's programme in sciences and maths at University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 5 modules.

How much does MSc Molecular Biotechnology cost?

£19,025 / year · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £11,685; EU citizens: £19,025; International students: £19,025). In euros that is ≈ €22,795.

When is the next deadline or start?

23 Sep 2027 (Next start).

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.5).

How long does it take?

1 year.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, 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

StartDate: 23 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 30 Sep 2028⁠Date: 23 Sep 2027 · Mode: Part time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠

Admission · 4 with values

How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠Route: Direct · System: University of Hertfordshire online application⁠

Language requirementIELTS 6.5 · Language: English · Min component: 6.0⁠

Prior educationText: - A first or second class Honours Degree in disciplines other than those described above but where the applicant, in the opinion of the Programme Leader, would benefit from, and succeed on, the programme⁠Text: - An Honours Degree in Biomedical and related sciences with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology with a final classification grade of a minimum 60% with evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course such as bacterial culturing, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis⁠

Selection criteriaKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠

Programme · 9 with values

AccreditationRoyal Society · Status: Accredited⁠

CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠

QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: MSc⁠

DeliveryOn campusInferred

Duration1 year · Full time⁠2 years · Part time⁠

Language of instructionEnglish⁠

LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred

LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠

Study modeMode: Full time · Full time⁠Mode: Part time · Part time⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire