Overview

At Algal Biotechnology, Biology and Ecology from The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), you'll study algae. Algae, the major primary producers in aquatic ecosystems, are of increasing importance to the biotechnology sector as they can provide a sustainable source of a wide range of products without the need to compete for space with terrestrial crops

What will you learn?

This demanding Master of Research programme in Algal Biotechnology, Biology and Ecology at The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is built on the student choosing and carrying out a full-time one-year research project that culminates in the submission of a written thesis. This develops the student's critical evaluation and problem-solving skills relating to theoretical and practical knowledge in biotechnology. Students leave not only with knowledge but with substantial laboratory and research skills and experience.

The course provides the underpinning knowledge and skills needed by all biotechnologists including: isolation, culturing and enumeration of algae, protistan physiology, microbial biodiversity, state-of-the-art molecular biological skills and bioinformatics, statistics and experimental design, as well as critical business, management and communication skills.

Students explore micro- and macro-algal taxonomy, systematics, and physiology, in specific relation to the biotechnological exploitation of these organisms focussing on their use as: human/animal food; hydrocolloids; fine chemicals; green fertilizers and as feed-stock to produce algal biofuels

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Future biofuels (oil, biomass, alcohol, methane)
Future functional foods
Pigments and antioxidants
Pollution control and bioremediation
Bioactives
Aquaculture
High value materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oban, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology Ecology View 65 other Masters in Ecology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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88

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical entry requirements will be based on possession of a BSc (Hons) in a relevant biological or life science subject at 2:2 or above.

Third or ordinary degree holders will be considered if they have relevant experience and can demonstrate their knowledge at interview.

Candidates with appropriate Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered for entry and accepted based on a face to face interview.

Students holding other international qualifications should contact us to discuss if the qualification adequately prepares them to study this MRes course.

Applicants whose first language is not English must have attained a satisfactory standard on an approved test in English (e.g. a minimum IELTS score of 6.5)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17909 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Oban

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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