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MSc PgDip Biotechnology & Management

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc: 12 months full-time PgDip: 9 months full-time

Masters Degree Description

Bridging the gap between biology, technology and business management, our programme is taught in collaboration with the Adam Smith Business School. The aim of this programme is help you gain sound understanding of the nature of business based on bioscience knowledge, research and industry and how all are applied to solve real world problems.

Entry Requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in degree related Molecular Biosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Life Sciences and relevant BioBusiness or Management disciplines.

We may sometimes accept degrees at 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent), if higher scores have been achieved in the subjects listed above, or in other relevant modules.

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

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Enjoy excellent career opportunities in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industrial sectors.

Many of our students follow a career path in:

Biomedical science
Biotechnology
Environmental management and agricultural sciences
Food technology
Pharmaceuticals
Study a PhD
Other opportunities for biotechnologists also exist within:

Conservation
Forensic investigation
Government positions
Independent labs
Medical research
Scientific expert in media
Teaching

Module Details

Semester 1
Core courses:

Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
Managing Creativity and Innovation (Sustainable Tourism)
Managing Strategic Change
Marketing Management (ASBS)
Operations Management
Product Life Cycle Management
Project Management (Creative Industries and Cultural Policy)

Semester 2
Core courses:

Biotechnology Applications
Synthetic Biology: Concepts and Applications

Optional courses:

Bio-Imaging for Research Scientists
Omic analyses for the biomedical sciences: from genomics to metabolomic
Plant Biotechnology
Technology Transfer and Commercialisation of Bioscience Research

Project or dissertation:

Biotechnology Project
Management Dissertation (MVLS Pathway)

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