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MSc Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Synthetic biology, also referred to as engineering biology, is a multidisciplinary area that seeks to provide novel solutions for medicine, manufacturing and agriculture, by creating new biological components and systems.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Biological Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 22,110 a year (2027/8). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year Source

International applicants: GBP 47,680 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 1 year full-time

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