Eligibility summary
- NationalityMexico
- Level of StudyPostgraduate Taught
Overview
GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by Queen’s University Belfast, the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, and the British Council.
We are offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year master’s programmes to students from Mexico enrolling on MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
Further Information
Course Information
Biotechnology is the exploitation of living systems or molecules from them for commercial gain. Although the word 'biotechnology' is only a few decades old, humankind has been using biotechnology for millennia, for example in baking, brewing and sewage treatment. Modern biotechnologies rely on our increasing ability to manipulate organisms at the genetic level and include novel waste treatments and bioremediations, new pharmaceuticals, the exploitation of enzymes in 'green catalysis' and exciting new diagnostic techniques. In the 20th century our lives were transformed by information technology; the 21st century may see an equally great transformation, but this time led by biotechnology.
This Masters degree aims to teach the fundamental molecular bioscience underpinning biotechnology along with examples of its current applications. In addition, fundamental biological research skills are taught and students are given an understanding of bio-entrepreneurship. The degree culminates in a three-month, intensive research project in a laboratory in Queen's, thus preparing graduates for a career in research biotechnology.
Funding Towards
Tuition Fees
Funding Body
GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by Queen’s University Belfast, the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, and the British Council.
Funding Amount
£10,000
Number of Awards
1
Funding Body
GREAT Scholarships are jointly funded by Queen’s University Belfast, the UK government’s GREAT Britain campaign, and the British Council.
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Eligibility
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Mexico.
- Be available to start your academic studies at Queen’s by the start of the academic year in September 2022.
- Meet the eligibility criteria of MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
- Have applied for and been offered a full-time place at Queen’s on your selected programme.
- Not have been awarded a full or partial scholarship, studentship, or other government award to complete their studies.
- Read and confirm their acceptance of the GREAT scholarship terms and conditions.
- Note that a deposit will be required to secure your place on the programme.
Funding Type
Help with new course
Fee Status
International
Nationality
Mexico
Country Group
International
Study Level
Postgraduate Taught
Start Date
Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT
Close Date
Tue, 31 May 2022 12:00:00 BST
Contact Us
Queries regarding MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology askmhls@qub.ac.uk
General questions about scholarships internationalscholarships@qub.ac.uk
How to Apply
STEP 1: Read and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria.
STEP 2: Make an application to your programme of choice via our online applications portal. Candidates should note the closing date for GREAT applications is 31 May 2022 and therefore candidates must apply for admission at least 4 weeks in advance of this date to allow sufficient time for a decision to be processed.
STEP 3: Receive an offer to study on your programme of choice and make your deposit payment. More information on paying your deposit will be issued in your offer letter and further details can be found on our website here.
STEP 4: Apply for the GREAT Scholarship Scholarship MSc MSc Molecular Biology and Biotechnology