PostgraduateMSc

Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology

Name: Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

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£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MSc Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Synthetic biology, also referred to as engineering biology, is a multidisciplinary area that seeks to provide novel solutions for medicine, manufacturing and agriculture, by creating new biological components and systems. Synthetic biology strives to make the engineering of biology easier and more predictable by applying key engineering principles to biology, such as standardisation and modularisation, thereby accelerating the creation of novel products, services and industries. Our Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology MSc is a fast-paced and dynamic programme of study. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Synthetic Biology Design and Engineering Principles

Advanced Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering

Metabolic Engineering and Pathway Optimisation

Bioinformatics and Systems Biology

Bioprocess Development and Scale-up

Synthetic Biology Applications in Medicine and Agriculture

Research Methods and Professional Practice

MSc Research Project in Synthetic Biology

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Revised 21 January 2026 to update research and dissertation information Revised 30 January 2026 to add in featured funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£26,000	£28,500	£34,000
3 years	£21,000	£27,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,500	£35,000	£43,500

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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