Overview

The Industrial Biotechnology course at the University of Strathclyde will appeal to those with a primary industrial background as a further training opportunity and as a means of becoming involved in this important field, as well as being suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Careers

The course provides an exciting opportunity for science and engineering graduates who are looking for a career in an emerging industry that is sustainable, green and essential to the global economy.

Students enjoyed successful placements with the following companies:

MiAlgae

ScotBio

Enough Ltd

Roslin CT

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies

Xanthella

Roslin CT

Lonza

Qnostics

As a result of the MSc experience and particularly the industrial placement, the majority of our recent cohorts have secured full-time jobs within the biotechnology sector or have undertaken further postgraduate study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioprocessing

Applied Biocatalysis

Synthetic Biology

Downstream Processing

Big Data Fundamentals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Biotechnology View 97 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum upper second-class Honours degree or international equivalent in:

Biology
Biotechnology
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

or related subjects.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32900 GBP / year

≈ 32900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12550 GBP / year

≈ 12550 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £12,550

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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