Course Overview

The MSc in Industrial Biotechnology will appeal to those with a primary industrial background as a further training opportunity and as a means of becoming involved in this critical field and being suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals from various locations.

The course has been designed in direct response to industry needs and is at the forefront of developments in biotechnology and engineering. Course content is informed by industry and reviewed annually to ensure its up-to-date and optimally aligned to the rapidly growing industrial biotechnology sector.

The University of Strathclyde awards this unique MSc degree; teaching takes place at Strathclyde’s campus in Glasgow and the following higher education institutions across Scotland:

• Abertay University

• Glasgow Caledonian University

• Heriot-Watt University

• Innogen Institute

• Scottish Association for Marine Science

• University of Edinburgh

• University of Glasgow

• University of the Highlands and Islands

Teaching on the course combines the expertise of staff from a wide range of academic institutions.

General Eligibility

Academic requirements/experience

Minimum upper second-class (2:1) Honours degree or international equivalent in:

• Biology

• Biotechnology

• Chemistry

• Chemical Engineering

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 (with no component below 6.0).