Biotechnology

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Materials science and engineering

About this course

Changing demographics and growing demand for food, fuel, agricultural and environmental sustainability are among the key challenges the world faces today. In this Biotechnology MSc, you will:

* learn cutting-edge research and development skills to enable the creation of new products and services

* investigate and analyse the economic basis for current biotechnology structures and areas of future demand, including the global pharmaceutical industry and carbon sequestration

* learn how technology can be applied to solve pressing real-world biological problems

* explore and develop the skills and expertise needed for future developments in biotechnology

Is this MSc for Me? This MSc investigates both the scientific and the economic basis for current biotechnologies and considers areas where future demand is likely to come from. It offers an opportunity to enhance your knowledge, research and business development skills using biological principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
2129 Engineering professionals
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2111 Chemical scientists

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Materials science and engineering