Overview

This Biotechnology programme at The University of Edinburgh offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, research and business development skills using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.

On this programme, you will:

learn cutting-edge research and development skills to enable the creation of new products and services
investigate and analyse the economic basis for current biotechnology structures and areas of future demand, including the global pharmaceutical industry and tackling the climate crisis
learn how technology can be applied to solve pressing real-world biological problems
explore and develop the skills and expertise needed for future developments in biotechnology

Career opportunities

This programme will open up a wide variety of career opportunities in areas such as:

academic research as a research assistant or PhD candidate

industrial research and development

manufacturing and quality control

entrepreneurship and business development

Studying at the University of Edinburgh will lay the foundations for your future success, whatever shape that takes.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Research Project or Industrial Placement (MSc Biotechnology)

Economics & Innovation in the Biotechnology Industry

Research Project Proposal (Biotechnology)

Metagenomics

Principles of Industrial Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00

More details

It is strongly recommended you apply as early as possible. Applications may close earlier than the published deadlines if there is exceptionally high demand.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, pharmacy, chemical engineering, plant sciences or related sciences, with evidence of quantitative and computer science skills.

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

45410 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

20100 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 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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