A 2-year master's programme, taught in English, in Hatfield.

Price£15,120–£21,580total · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateNext start
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.5
Duration2 years⁠

✓ 2 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

7 modules published

Across 2 years of study.

What are all the subjects?
Year 1 · 5 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester A30
· Semester B30
· Semester B30
· Semester A30
· Semester AB15

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

Year 2 · 2 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Semester BC45
· Semester AB60

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
DeliveryOn campusInferred
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
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

£21,580 total

£21,580 total · 2027/28 · EU/EEA ≈ €25,857

What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.4
home students£15,120
EU/EEA£21,580
non-EU£21,580

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 5 similar programmes, in euros total

This programme €25,857

Costs more than 0 of 4 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €25,857 and €27,552.

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

All 5, cheapest first
Every fee and condition published
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2026/27£15,120 total
≈ €18,116
TuitionEU citizens2026/27£20,950 total
≈ €25,102
TuitionInternational students2026/27£20,950 total
≈ €25,102
TuitionUK home students2027/28£13,280 total
≈ €15,912
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£21,580 total
≈ €25,857
TuitionInternational students2027/28£21,580 total
≈ €25,857
How to start

Next: 23 Sep 2027

Dates that differ by citizenship are marked for your group.

When does it happen?
Next upProgramme starts
Every date (1 date)
Sep 2027
  • Programme starts
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.5 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyText: - 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. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.5 · Language: English · Min component: 6.0⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseKind: International eligibility · Open to international and eu: Yes⁠
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartDate: 23 Sep 2027 · Mode: Full time · Campus: UH Hatfield Campus · 2027 · End date: 31 May 2028⁠
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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.

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Price£21,580 total · 2027/28Not published£18,700 / year · 2026/27
Duration2 yearsNot published1 year
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next date23 Sep 2027Not publishedNot published

0 of 6 publish a next date.

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Rolling start

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

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

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

57% free electives · 14% maths and foundations

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Rolling start
Where this comes from

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29 facts from 2 official sources

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The short version

The programme, from the facts

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

The institution publishes 7 modules.

How much does MSc Molecular Biotechnology with Placement Year cost?

£21,580 total · 2027/28 · EU/EEA; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £15,120; EU citizens: £21,580; International students: £21,580). In euros that is ≈ €25,857.

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?

2 years.

Where is it?

University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, United Kingdom.

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All 15 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: 31 May 2028⁠
Admission · 4 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct international · International students⁠
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 · 8 with values
CampusCity: Hatfield · Campus: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield⁠
QualificationMaster of Science · Abbr: MSc⁠
DeliveryOn campusInferred
Duration2 years · Full time with placement⁠2 years · Sandwich placement⁠
Language of instructionEnglish⁠
LevelMaster · EQF 7, ISCED 7Inferred
LocationUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Hatfield, United Kingdom⁠
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time with placement⁠Mode: Full time · Sandwich placement⁠

Institution record: University of Hertfordshire

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