Medical Biotechnology
You’ll develop advanced research-driven problem-solving skills and strategic thinking to critically analyze, innovate, and implement groundbreaking advancements in medical biotechnology. This program prepares you to contribute original research, shape biomedical practices, and drive meaningful impact in the evolving fields of healthcare and biotechnology.
- 3 Years / Onsite
- Intakes: Jan, Apr, Jun, Oct
Overview
Medical Biotechnology at the PhD level focuses on advanced research in biomedical innovations, genetic engineering, and therapeutic development to address global healthcare challenges. At Lisburn University, our program explores the intersection of molecular biology, bioinformatics, and biopharmaceutical sciences to drive groundbreaking discoveries in medicine.
In a research seminar, you might analyze a novel gene therapy approach, examining its molecular mechanisms, clinical applications, and ethical considerations. You and your peers critically evaluate its efficacy, regulatory challenges, and long-term impact on patient care. Then, through independent research, you contribute to the field by developing innovative biotechnological solutions that enhance disease treatment, diagnostics, and healthcare advancements.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of our PhD program in Medical Biotechnology pursue advanced careers in academia, research, and the biotechnology industry. They hold positions as university professors, biomedical researchers, bioprocess engineers, pharmaceutical scientists, and biotech entrepreneurs. Many contribute to cutting-edge research in genetic engineering, regenerative medicine, and bioinformatics, shaping medical advancements, regulatory policies.
Program Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate advanced understanding of how medical biotechnology drives innovation in healthcare, impacts disease treatment and prevention, and contributes to advancements in biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, and regenerative medicine in both local and global contexts.
Be able to apply sophisticated research methodologies, genetic engineering techniques, and bioinformatics tools to analyze complex biological systems, develop novel therapeutics, and assess the effectiveness of biotechnological interventions in healthcare.
Demonstrate expertise in evaluating the evolution, challenges, and opportunities in medical biotechnology, contributing original research to advance the field. Be prepared to leverage this knowledge to design ethical, evidence-based, and technologically advanced biomedical solutions that improve patient outcomes and global health.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Medical Biotechnology | 5 | MB 701 |
| Advanced Molecular Biology | 5 | MB 702 |
| Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 5 | MB 703 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Research Techniques | 5 | MB 710 |
| Genetic Engineering and Therapeutics | 5 | MB 711 |
| Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research | 5 | MB 712 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Immunology and Therapeutics | 5 | MB 720 |
| Drug Development and Clinical Trials | 5 | MB 721 |
| Bioethics and Regulatory Affairs | 5 | MB 722 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation & Thesis Research | 10 | MB 799 |
| Scientific Writing and Publication | 5 | MB 730 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 60 |
Contact us
Unit 1 44-550 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP Northern Ireland
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