MSc Biotechnology

at University of Glasgow

Core Courses

• Biotechnology Applications
• Biotechnology Project
• Industrial And Environmental Microbiology
• Molecular Research Skills
• Recombinant Protein Expression
• Synthetic Biology: Concepts And Applications
   

Optional Courses

• Bio-Imaging For Research Scientists
• Introduction To Next Generation Sequencing Bioinformatics
• Omic Analyses For The Biomedical Sciences: From Genomics To Metabolomic
• Plant Biotechnology
• Technology Transfer And Commercialisation Of Bioscience Research

 

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area: biology, microbiology, biotechnology or biochemistry; although applicants with a degree in other areas may be considered. Professional experience may also be taken into account.
 

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.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10560
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £27930

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
   

Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:

• Conservation

• Forensic investigation

• Government positions

• Independent labs

• Medical research

• Scientific expert in media 

• Teaching
   

Some job titles include:

• analytical development technologist

• fermentation technologist

• research and development scientist
   

Others have also progressed on to study PhDs across Europe in fields such as:

• biomedical engineering

• biophysics

• biotechnology

• molecular and cellular biology

• plant molecular biology