MSc Biotechnology

University of the West of Scotland

MSc Biotechnology

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 12 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
Free GBP 17,250

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-09
2023-08-19

Program Description

This programme equips you for a career in the biotechnology and life science profession or enables you to progress to PhD study.Designed and delivered with industry input, the programme 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 a bio-industry or work-related learning module.You will develop practical laboratory skills throughout the programme in areas such as molecular biology, microbiology and bioanalysis.Modules developing your skills as a researcher will underpin the MSc research project, which may be studied abroad – bringing a global perspective to your studies and allowing you to gain extensive experience in a research laboratory environment.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 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.

Other Requirements

  • Require a second class (minimum 2:2) BSc (Hons) in Bioscience, Biotechnology or a related science degree. 
  • Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
  • 70% in Class XII English and the certificate should be not be more than 8 years old at the time of making the application.No MOI letter would be accepted henceforth.However, please note that students will require an IELTS or equivalent, if applying from the following School Education Boards: 1. Punjab Board,2. Haryana Board,3. Uttar Pradesh (UP) Board or4. Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) Board.

Extra Notes


* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.