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Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Improve your knowledge of modern molecular, biochemical, cell biological and genetic techniques for biotechnological applications.

Top 20 in the UK for Biological SciencesStudy business management based on bioscience knowledge and research, opportunities for innovation and regulatory requirement constraints, intellectual property and ethical issues.

Learn to assess the current literature, be encouraged to form opinions based on scientific merit, and implement these ideas in future research planning.

Be taught by experts in the field of biotechnology who run active, internationally recognised, research groups here at the Biotechnology and Management programme of the University of Glasgow .

Be part of extensive interaction with industry, through site visits, guest lectures and an 'Industrial Networking Symposium' where representatives from the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry will discuss their companies and answer your questions on working in the industrial sector.

Receive hands on experience of diverse biotechnological research skills with a strong laboratory component making up the programme throughout the year.

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.

Additional programme components include industrial networking sessions and a dedicated career workshop on progression planning.

Career Prospects

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

Many of our students follow a career path in:

Biotechnology

Biomedical science

Pharmaceuticals

Food technology

Environmental management and agricultural sciences

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management

Managing Creativity and Innovation

Managing Innovative Change

Marketing Management

Operations Management

Project Management

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-21 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area, such as biochemistry, biology, biotechnology or microbiology.
Applicants with a degree in other areas may be considered. Professional experience and 2:2 applicants with a strong subject specific expertise may also be considered.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11367 GBP / year

≈ 11367 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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