Overview

Through this programme, you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for developing innovative solutions and tackle the pressing global challenges we are facing: rapidly changing human demographics and resulting health pressures, growing demand for more and healthier food, resource shortages, sustainable fuel transition and a cleaner environment.

Career opportunities

The Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to provide businesses, industry, academia and governments with an annual cohort of graduates with the high-level knowledge necessary to promote innovative bio-based solutions to pressing global challenges.

You will enhance your career prospects by acquiring current marketable knowledge and developing advanced analytical and presentation skills, within the social and intellectual sphere of a leading European university. The programme offers a wide range of research projects that can be tailored to best suit your career goals: e.g. academic research, industry projects (companies and start-ups), science communication, etc.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Tools for Synthetic Biology

Applications of Synthetic Biology

Research Project Proposal (Biotechnology)

Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology

MSc Project and Dissertation (Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-31 00:00:00

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We encourage you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 262 other Masters in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: bioinformatics, computer sciences and modelling, molecular biology and related sciences, engineering or biotechnology.
We may also consider your application if you have a background in physics or mathematics.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

43300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43300 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

19100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19100 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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