Overview

The programme provides advanced biotechnology skills and key business theory essential to the application of scientific knowledge to industry. Industrial partners will be involved in the co-delivery of taught and project components and networking opportunities will be provided for students.

Key facts

The University of Glasgow has been running MSc programmes in the field of biotechnology for over 15 years, producing over 1,000 graduates.
Gain a sound understanding of the nature of business, based on bioscience knowledge and research, their opportunities for innovation and regulatory requirement constraints and evaluate intellectual property and ethical issues.
Taught by the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences in conjunction with the triple accredited Adam Smith Business School, this MSc provides an informed knowledge of the scientific principles of biotechnology and their application in an industrial setting where scaled production is essential.
Industrial partners will be involved in the co-delivery of taught and project components and networking opportunities will be provided for students.
Industrial visits will allow students to observe the practical implication of the knowledge they are taught.
Extensive laboratory-based teaching covers a wide range of practical skills in molecular biology, microbiology, synthetic biology, protein expression, protein purification and more.
Gain valuable training through our flexible, independent, research project for students wishing to proceed to a PhD or into an industrial career. This may also be completed as a business-based project.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Fermentation
Microbial Biotechnology
Product Life Cycle Management
Project Management (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy)
Recombinant Protein Expression

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-08 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 111 other Masters in Biotechnology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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IELTS

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General requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences or Life Sciences.
We may also accept degrees in Animal Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oceanography, Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Agriculture.
We may also accept applicants with lower qualifications who have significant relevant work experience.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11943 GBP / year

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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.

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