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    MSc Biotechnology

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    Cork, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €27,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    €50.00
    App fee

    MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Cork, IE. Tuition is €27,000.

    About the program

    One-year full-time program with eight core modules on biopharmaceuticals, advanced therapy medicinal products, cell and gene therapy, and bioprocess engineering, followed by a six-month industry work placement with research project and dissertation.

    Focus: both
    QS: 292

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
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    Min 90 Overall (TOEFL iBT: Listening 20, Reading 19, Speaking 21, Writing 20)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 6.5 Overall with no individual section less than 6.0 (academic version)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Stamp 1G (Third Level Graduate Programme, Ireland)

    €15,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork is €27,000 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork online or in-person?
    MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork take to complete?
    MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork?
    Per the program's published guidance: Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2:1)
    What work-permit options follow MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Biotechnology at University College Cork: 24 months Stamp 1G (Third Level Graduate Programme, Ireland)