MSc Biotechnology

Help solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies. The aim of this programme is to train you in a broad range of topics including environmental biotechnology, synthetic biology, plant engineering, stem cell therapies and vaccine development.
Help solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies. The aim of this programme is to train you in a broad range of topics including environmental biotechnology, synthetic biology, plant engineering, stem cell therapies and vaccine development. Learn to assess current literature, be encouraged to form opinions based on scientific merit, and implement these ideas in future research planning. Taught by experts in the field of Biotechnology who run active, internationally recognised, research groups here at Glasgow. Network within the industry through site visits, guest lectures and an 'Industrial Networking Symposium' where representatives from the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry discuss their companies and answer questions on working in the industrial sector. Receive hands-on experience of diverse biotechnological research skills with a strong laboratory component making up the programme throughout the year. Get 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.
Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors. Many of our students follow a career path in: Biomedical science, Biotechnology, Environmental management and agricultural sciences, Food technology, Pharmaceuticals

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area, although applicants with a degree in other areas may be considered. Professional experience may also be taken into account.
Relevant subjects include but are not limited to agriculture, biochemistry, bioengineering, biology, biotechnology, cell biology, microbiology, molecular biology, nanoscience and pharmacy.

IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome) - 79, with Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21