MSc Biotechnology, Industrial at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc that combines advanced biotechnology skills with business theory for the biotechnology industry. Industrial partners co-deliver taught and project components and provide networking opportunities.

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, Biotechnology Applications and Synthetic Biology. Students choose one optional course from the Adam Smith Business School and one from MVLS, and complete a Biotechnology Project or Biotechnology Policy Brief Project.

Career pathways

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

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Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Molecular Biosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pharmacy or Pharmacology; degrees in Animal Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Oceanography, Agriculture, Nanoscience, Environmental, Biomedical or Chemical Engineering may also be accepted, as may significant relevant work experience with lower qualifications. 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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