MSc Biotechnology & Management at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A one-year MSc taught in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School that combines bioscience-based biotechnology with business management. Teaching is in two semesters followed by a summer project or dissertation.

Department: Adam Smith Business School (with biotechnology courses) | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 is based in the Adam Smith Business School (Human Resource Management, Managing Creativity and Innovation, Managing Strategic Change, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Product Life Cycle Management, Project Management). Semester 2 covers Biotechnology Applications and Synthetic Biology plus options, and MSc students complete a Biotechnology Project in May-August.

Career pathways

Management positions in the biotechnology industry, biomedical science, environmental management and agricultural sciences, food technology, pharmaceuticals, or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours degree (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Nanoscience, Pharmacy, or relevant BioBusiness or Management disciplines; degrees in Animal Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oceanography, Bioengineering or Agriculture 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 11,481 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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