MSc Biotechnology at University of the West of Scotland

The MSc Biotechnology / Biotechnology (Professional Practice) equips you for a career in the fact-moving biotechnology and life science industries or prepares you to progress your studies to academic research (PhD study). Designed and delivered with industry input, the MSc will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of theoretical and practical skills relevant to the biotechnology industry, advance your understanding of the industry and grow your research skills.

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time*  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: Lanarkshire: January, September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

MSc Biotechnology offers current theory and practical skills in a range of relevant techniques including microbiology, immunology, and cell culture. It is delivered across three terms (full-time - longer on prt-time basis) and contains a mixture of theory and practice core modules. There is flexibility in the sequence of module completion depending on when you commence your studies (September or January). Modules include: Nucleic Acid & Protein Technology, Research Design, Advanced Laboratory Techniques, Bioanalysis, Microbial Technology, Research & Commercialisation in Biotechnology, MSc Biotechnology Research Project Dissertation, Professional Practice.

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