* Deposits. Fee for re-assessment of a dissertation (PGT programme): £360 Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed: £340 Registration/exam only fee: £160
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
overall score 6.5
no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 90; no sub-test less than:
Reading: 20
Listening: 19
Speaking: 19
Writing: 23
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Bridging the gap between biology, technology and business management, our programme is taught in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School. The aim of this programme is help you gain sound understanding of the nature of business based on bioscience knowledge, research and industry and how all are applied to solve real world problems.
Improve your knowledge of modern molecular, biochemical, cell biological and genetic techniques for biotechnological applications.
Study business management based on bioscience knowledge and research, opportunities for innovation and regulatory requirement constraints, intellectual property and ethical issues.
Learn to assess the current literature, be encouraged to form opinions based on scientific merit, and implement these ideas in future research planning.
Be taught by experts in the field of biotechnology who run active, internationally recognised, research groups here at Glasgow.
Be part of extensive interaction with industry, through site visits, guest lectures and an 'Industrial Networking Symposium' where representatives from the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry will discuss their companies and answer your questions on working in the industrial sector.
Receive hands on experience of diverse biotechnological research skills with a strong laboratory component making up the programme throughout the year.
Gain valuable training through our flexible, independent, research project for students wishing to proceed to a PhD or into an industrial career. This may also be completed as a business-based project.
Additional programme components include industrial networking sessions and a dedicated career workshop on progression planning.
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There are two semesters of taught material and a summer session working on a project or dissertation.
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 (BIOTECHONOLOGY)
MANGING CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
MANAGING STRATEGIC CHANGE (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
MARKETING MANAGEMENT (BIOTECHONOLGY)
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
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
Optional courses
OMIC ANALYSES FOR THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES: FROM GENOMICS TO METABOLOMIC
BIO-IMAGING FOR RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALISATION OF BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH
Project or dissertation
If you are studying for an MSc you will undertake an individual project in the summer period (May–August):
BIOTECHNOLOGY PROJECT
DISSERTATION PROJECT
This will give you an opportunity to apply and consolidate the course material and enhance your ability to do independent work, as well as present results in the most appropriate format.
Project options are closely linked to staff research interests.
The aims of the courses are to
enable students to study state-of-the-art biotechnology topics in depth.
allow students to benefit from leading-edge research-led teaching.
provide a critical appreciation of relevant theoretical, methodological and technical literature from the central business disciplines.
develop students’ ability to critically appraise published research related to biotechnology.
cultivate analytical and interpretive abilities and enable students to integrate these with essential managerial and business skills.
develop students laboratory skills relevant to biotechnology.
enhance students’ conceptual, analytical and presentation skills and to apply them to biotechnology problems.
prepare students for management positions in the biotechnology industry or entry into PhD programmes.
Pre-Sessional English Course
This depends on your starting level. For students aiming for the standard requirement of IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend
Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors.
Many of our students follow a career path in:
Biotechnology
Biomedical science
Pharmaceuticals
Food technology
Environmental management and agricultural sciences
Study a PhD
Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:
Independent labs
Forensic investigation
Conservation
Medical research
Teaching
Government positions
Scientific expert in media
Insurrance_fee: £300/year
