MSc Biotechnology
- An overall IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent), with a score of no lower than 6.0 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
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.
An appreciation of the principles of commercialisation in the biotechnology industry will be developed through guest speakers from the bio-industry.
You will develop practical laboratory skills throughout your studies in areas such as molecular biology, microbiology, cell culture and bioanalysis.
Modules developing your skills as a researcher will underpin the MSc research project, which allows you to gain extensive practical experience in a research laboratory environment.
- Development of practical skills and an appreciation of the biotechnology industry – including input from industry speakers – is embedded throughout the programme.
- You will study at our new ultra-modern, £110 million Lanarkshire Campus which includes a suite of class II cell culture facilities, microbiology and parasitology culture suites, a well-equipped biochemistry laboratory and molecular biology and microscopy facilities.
- The practical nature of the course means that graduates will readily find employment within the life science industry in the UK or abroad.
- You can graduate with the bracketed Professional Practice* award by completing an extra 60 credit work placement module with biotechnology and life science employers.