2-Semester Pathway - Pre-Master's Programme - Continue to Master of Science - Biotechnology

The Level 6 Pre-Master’s Programme (PMP) is a two-semester programme, with guaranteed progression to a wide range of Master’s degrees at Loughborough University.

This Pre-Master’s Programme (PMP) is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom. The PMP will allow them to improve their English while learning the study skills and research methods that they will need during their Master's degree studies. They will study academic modules relating to their chosen progression route. Each semester consists of thirteen teaching weeks, one reading week, and an assessment week. The weekly hours of study varies by semester with them on average studying around 18-21 (and up to 21) hours per week. Each module will have an assessment schedule, which will be completed by the end of the appropriate semester. Assessments will be designed to demonstrate learning across the individual modules of the programme and to allow them to experience a wide range of the assessment methods used in United Kingdom postgraduate programmes. Assessments will include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination and unseen written examinations.

Master of Science - Biotechnology: With a focus on the application of engineering and technology to biological problems, the Master of Science - Biotechnology programme has been designed to further develop the scientific and engineering knowledge to meet the demand for highly skilled scientists within the biotechnology industry. This programme includes a high proportion of practical work which provides valuable experience for students' career. They will be immersed in the research-intensive culture and will complete their own biotechnology-focused research project where they can work alongside the internationally respected research teams.