MSc Biotechnology & Management

at University of Glasgow

Semester 1
 

You Will Be Based In The Adam Smith Business School, Developing Knowledge And Skills In Management Principles And Techniques. We Offer An Applied Approach, With An Emphasis On An Informed Critical Evaluation Of Information, And The Subsequent Application Of Concepts And Tools To The Core Areas Of Business And Management.
 

Core Courses

• Contemporary Issues In Human Resource Management
• Manging Creativity And Innovation
• Managing Strategic Change
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management (Biotechnology)
• Project Management
   

Semester 2
 

You Will Study Biotechnology Courses, Which Aim To Enhance Your Understanding Of Using Biological Processes, Organisms, Or Systems To Manufacture Products Intended To Improve The Quality Of Human Life. These Courses Will Provide Training In State-Of-The-Art Biotechnology Applications What Have Resulted In Ground-Breaking Developments In The Areas Of Medicine, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture And Food Production, Environmental Clean-Up And Protection And Industrial Processes.
 

Core Courses

• Biotechnology Applications
• Synthetic Biology: Concepts And Applications

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.

MSc
 

UK

• Full-time fee: £10050
   

International & EU

• Full-time fee: £25980

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