Employers are increasingly seeking a blend of experimental biotechnology and advanced computational skills, with an estimated 60% of experimental biotech research and development roles now also requiring bioinformatics skills. Our programme has been designed specifically to meet this demand and to prepare students to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in biotechnology.
Dr Filippo Prischi, Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biochemistry at King’s and programme lead
02 December 2025
King's launches new master's programme in Biotechnology & Computational Biology
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s has launched a new master’s programme in Biotechnology and Computational Biology for 2026 entry. The programme is designed to equip students with the experimental and computational skills needed to address complex challenges in molecular and cellular biotechnology.
Available to study as an MSc or MRes, the programme is open to graduates of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, or life sciences-related subjects.
Breakthroughs in genomics, protein engineering, personalised medicine, vaccine development and AI-powered drug discovery are transforming the life sciences. These areas of research require scientists who can work across both experimental biotechnology and advanced computational methods, including AI. The programme is designed to develop scientists with these interdisciplinary skills so they can contribute to cutting-edge research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in biotechnology.
The programme will cover molecular and cellular biotechnology, protein characterisation and engineering, drug discovery and design, and entrepreneurship skills. Each module is built on a 50:50 balance of experimental and computational learning.
Students will gain both wet- and dry-lab experience and complete a research project – allowing them to gain first-hand experience in a research environment. Assessment will be coursework-based and focus on real-world problem-solving activities, lab work, data interpretation and e-portfolios.
Students will benefit from studying in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment, with a strong network of industrial collaborators, and access to state-of-the-art facilities. We are committed to helping students become independent, critically minded scientists who can design and evaluate experiments, analyse data confidently and think creatively across disciplines.
Dr Prischi
Visit the programme page for full details on entry requirements and application deadlines.
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Senior Lecturer in Molecular Biochemistry