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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Application deadline

15/12/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 43,300per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    6th out of 91 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    204 93%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    14th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    61st

    5

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