UK has established itself as leading nation for Biotechnology in Europe. UK’s world reputation is based on its long- established reputation for excellence in research in the biosciences in its universities, teaching hospitals and research institutes

UK Universities offer broad range of subjects in the field of Biotechnology some of them are listed below-

• Biotechnology
• Genetics/ Molecular Genetics/ Medical Genetics
• Oncology
• Immunology
• Forensic Science
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Immunology & Immunogenetics
• Biosciences
• Industrial Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics
• Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
• Molecular Medicine

Mentioning few of the UK Universities offering courses in the field of Biotechnology

University of Aberdeen (www.abdn.ac.uk)
University of Bath (www.bath.ac.uk)
Brunel University (www.brunel.ac.uk)
University of Essex (www.essex.ac.uk)
University of Glasgow (www.glasgow.ac.uk)
University of Greenwich (www.gre.ac.uk)
University of Hertfordshire (www.herts.ac.uk)
University of Leeds (www.leeds.ac.uk)
University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk)
Queen Mary, University of London (www.qmul.ac.uk)
Robert Gordon University (www.rgu.ac.uk)
Sheffield Hallam University (www.shu.ac.uk)
University of Sheffield (www.shef.ac.uk)
University of Strathclyde (www.strath.ac.uk)

Biotechnology Careers-

Clinical Molecular Geneticist - uses biochemical and molecular biology techniques to identify genetic abnormalities associated with disease.

Clinical Research Associate (CRA) - sets up, monitors and completes clinical trials. A clinical trial is a scientific study of the effects, risks, efficacy and benefits of a medicinal product.

Microbiologist - observes and monitors the development and effects of microbes in close detail in order to protect public health.

Patent Attorney - concerned with obtaining and protecting intellectual property rights for clients

Quality Assurance Manager - focuses on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled in the manufacturing, engineering and service industry sectors.

Regulatory Affairs Officer - ensures the appropriate licensing, marketing and legal compliance of pharmaceutical and medical products.

Sales Manager - organizes, motivates and leads sales teams responsible for the combined performance of the team and for making sure that everyone within their team reaches the targets set.

Scientific Journalist - researches, writes and edits scientific news articles and features for the web and printed publications.

Statistician - collects, analyses, interprets and presents quantitative information in areas such as health, biology, industry, government and education.

Systems/Business Analyst - examines a business activity to help decide whether new IT solutions will improve productivity. 

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