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MSc Industrial Biotechnology at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc Industrial Biotechnology is designed in response to industry needs for recent graduates, early-career professionals and those from industrial backgrounds, at the forefront of biotechnology and engineering. It includes a 10-week industry-relevant placement and has 35 places.

Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Bioinformatics, Big Data Fundamentals, Applied Biocatalysis, Bioprocessing, Synthetic Biology and Downstream Processing, with electives such as Renewable Energy Technologies, Project Management and Food Microbiology & Biotechnology, and an Industrial Biotechnology Research Project.

Career pathways

Most recent cohorts have secured full-time jobs in the biotechnology sector or gone on to further postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum upper second-class (2:1) Honours degree or international equivalent in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, chemical engineering or related subjects; applicants with relevant experience or other appropriate qualifications are also welcome. English: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,300 a year (2027/28). Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 34,800 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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