MSc Biotechnology, Industrial (with Industry Training) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc delivered in collaboration with Biocon that adds a six-week industry training placement in Bengaluru, India, to the Industrial Biotechnology curriculum. Flights and accommodation for the training are covered by the University of Glasgow and Biocon.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Industrial Fermentation, Introduction to Microbial Biotechnology, Product Life Cycle Management, Project Management, Recombinant Protein Expression, Synthetic Biology and a 40-credit Industrial Biotechnology Industry Training course with Biocon in the first six weeks of semester 2, followed by a Biotechnology Project or Policy Brief Project.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, biomedical science, food technology; job titles include fermentation technologist and research and development scientist; PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Immunology, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or Molecular Biosciences; applicants with lower qualifications and significant relevant work experience may be accepted. A personal statement and CV outlining academic background, industry experience and motivation are required. International applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic test-centre 65 overall with no component below 60 except Speaking 65). Tests must be within 2 years 5 months of programme start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 a year (2027-28). Home & RUK full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027-28). International & EU full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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