Biotechnology and Management MSc/PGDip

at University of Glasgow

Core

• Contemporary Issues in HR

• Managing Creativity and Innovation

• Managing Strategic Change

• Marketing Management

• Operations Management

• Project Management
   

Optional

• Biotechnology Applications

• Omic technologies for the biomedical sciences: from genomics to metabolomics

• Synthetic Biology: Concepts and Applications

• Bioimaging

• Biosensors and diagnostics

• Plant Genetic Engineering

• Crop Biotechnology

• Biotechnology project

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area, such as biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or microbiology.
 

Applicants with a degree in other areas may be considered. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.
 

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country.

PgDip
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £6700
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £17320

Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors.
 

Many of our students follow a career path in:

• Biomedical science

• Biotechnology

• Environmental management and agricultural sciences

• Food technology

• Pharmaceuticals

• Study a PhD
   

Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:

• Conservation

• Forensic investigation

• Government positions

• Independent labs

• Medical research

• Scientific expert in media

• Teaching