Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance (MSc)

at University of Edinburgh

The MSc MBIG programme draws upon real life case studies and the latest research findings from the Innogen Institute.
 

Experiential learning is encouraged, and is accomplished through:

• problem-based group work activities
• presentations
• interactive seminars
• conventional lectures
   

You will complete six compulsory courses (80 credits) and a selection of optional courses (40 credits), then work on an independently researched dissertation, which can be a conventional academic dissertation or a work-based project.

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
 

English language requirements

You must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies, regardless of your nationality or country of residence.
 

English language tests

We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified*:

• IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 62 with at least 59 in each component.
• Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS, TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE, in which case it must be no more than two years old.

International/EU    
£25,300    
 

International full-time student fees
 

If you are an Overseas/International taught student studying full-time over multiple years, you will:

• not be affected by the annual tuition fee increase
• be charged a fixed annual fee based on your start date

Basic scientific knowledge is no longer sufficient for building a successful career in the growing bioeconomy.
 

There is a high demand for trained professionals in this area, and this degree is an opportunity to impress prospective employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors with expertise in life science innovation.
 

You may also choose to continue your studies and pursue an academic career in this rapidly growing field.
 

The transferable skills you gain in areas such as communication and research will give you an edge in the employment market, whatever your eventual career.