About Systems And Synthetic Biology Msc, Pgdip in The University of Edinburgh

We offer an opportunity to train in one of the newer areas of biology: the application of engineering principles to the understanding, control, and design of biological networks. This approach promises solutions to some of today’s most pressing challenges in environmental protection, human health, and energy production.

The MSc in Systems and Synthetic Biology will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and biotechnological tools used in systems and synthetic biology, with applications ranging from understanding genome-wide data to designing and synthesising intracellular logic gates. The programme is highly customisable, allowing you to choose courses across the University that match your goals.

You will have the opportunity to perform research, either wet, dry, or both, in a world-leading laboratory. The University hosts SynthSys, one of the country's largest research centres in systems and synthetic biology, and the UK Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology.

Academic qualification equivalents

• The minimum score you should have achieved is 60% or more /GPA of 8 on a 10 point scale in your Bachelor's study.

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.

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University of Edinburgh Cost of Attendance

The annual cost of tuition at the University of Edinburgh ranges from £8,800 to $24,600. In the UK, there is also a cost of living. The annual cost of living can increase to £ 16828. Through the chart below, applicants can get a general idea of how much it will cost to attend the college: