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PostgraduateMSc

Industrial Biotechnology

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£31,250Per Year (Intl)
£11,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the MSc Industrial Biotechnology at University of Strathclyde. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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. The 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 ... International tuition fees are £31,250 per year, home/UK fees are £11,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Bioprocess Engineering and Scale-Up
Industrial Fermentation and Bioreactor Design
Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology
Downstream Processing and Purification
Biocatalysis and Enzyme Technology
Industrial Biotechnology Project Management
Research Methods in Biotechnology
Sustainable Biomanufacturing and Green Chemistry
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,250

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£31,250

Home Student Fee

£11,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Strathclyde

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