Industrial Biotechnology (with Industry Training)

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences or Life Sciences.

We may also accept degrees in Animal Science, Zoology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Oceanography, Biomedical Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Agriculture.

We may also accept applicants with lower qualifications who have significant relevant work experience.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of pre-Masters courses.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Delivered in collaboration with Biocon, MSc Industrial Biotechnology (with Industry Training) prepares students with the knowledge and ability to respond to the needs of one of the top growth industries in the world. The programme provides advanced biotechnology skills and key business theory essential to the application of scientific knowledge to industry. Industrial partners will be involved in the co-delivery of taught and project components and networking opportunities will be provided for students. The additional 6 week training opportunity with Biocon provides unparalleled international industrial experience.

Why this Programme?

• The University of Glasgow has been running MSc programmes in the field of biotechnology for over 15 years, producing over 1,000 graduates.
• Gain a sound understanding of the nature of business, based on bioscience knowledge and research, explore innovation and regulatory requirement constraints and evaluate intellectual property and ethical issues.
• Taught in collaboration with the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, Adam Smith Business School and Biocon, India's largest biopharmaceutical company, to provide an informed knowledge of the scientific principles of biotechnology and their application in an industrial setting where scaled production is essential.
• Students will gain the opportunity to work with Biocon Academy, Bengaluru, which will provide advanced learning and industrial proficiency in applied biosciences taught by industry experts with hands on experience (cost of flights and accommodation covered by the University of Glasgow and Biocon). Students will also be introduced to the industrial possesses and workflows of different departments within Biocon.
• Industrial partners will be involved in the co-delivery of taught and project components and networking opportunities will be provided for students.
• Industrial visits will allow students to observe the practical implication of the knowledge they are taught.
• Extensive laboratory-based teaching covers a wide range of practical skills in molecular biology, microbiology, synthetic biology, protein expression, protein purification and more.
• Gain valuable training through our flexible, independent, research project for students wishing to proceed to a PhD or into an industrial career. This may also be completed as a business-based project.

"I am absolutely thrilled about this one-of-a-kind program! It offers students invaluable industry exposure across three Biocon group companies: Biocon, Biocon Biologics, and Syngene International. We are welcoming students all the way from Glasgow, Scotland, to Biocon Academy for an exciting six-week immersion.

They will have the unique opportunity to interact with industry experts and connect with some of the brightest minds and leading biotechnology companies. This partnership with the University of Glasgow is especially close to my heart. Thanks to Kiran Mazumdar Shaw’s strong connection with the university.It’s incredibly fulfilling to see everything coming together through this new initiative. Can’t wait to see the journey unfold!"

Bindu Ajit, Programme Dean, Biocon Academy

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.