About Msc Industrial Biotechnology in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• for recent graduates and early-career professionals with a variety of backgrounds, from the UK, EU and overseas, all with a common desire to be challenged and with a real passion for industrial biotechnology
• the course is designed to respond to industry needs and is at the forefront of developments in biotechnology 
• undertake a 10-week placement and research project
• benefit from the expertise of staff from academic institutions across Scotland and industry partners

Why this course?

The MSc 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 important field, as well as being suitable for recent graduates and early-career professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

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 it is up-to-date and optimally-aligned to the rapidly growing industrial biotechnology sector.

This unique MSc degree is awarded by the University of Strathclyde; teaching takes place at Strathclyde’s campus in Glasgow and the following higher education institutions across Scotland:

• Abertay University 
• Heriot-Watt University
• Innogen Institute
• Scottish Association for Marine Science
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of the Highlands and Islands

Facilities

The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a major research centre in Scotland and is among the UK's top schools of pharmacy. We offer an excellent environment for research and teaching, located in a state-of the art building with laboratories fitted with modern equipment.

Careers

The course provides an exciting opportunity for science and engineering graduates who are looking for a career in an emerging industry that is sustainable, green and essential to the global economy.

Industry placements

Our students enjoyed successful placements with the following companies:

• GSK
• Xanthella
• Marine Biopolymers
• AMT
• Ingenza
• Unilever
• CRODA
• CelluComp
• Cyanosol
• NCIMB

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a
  recognised Indian institution.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS    :     6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL  :    80+ overall,with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening:17 Reading: 18 Speaking:20 Writing:19
• PTE      :     58+ overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

University of Strathclyde Highlights

University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.

Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.