Overview

The aim of The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)'s new and unique Algal Biotechnology and Bioeconomy programme is to produce highly motivated and trained scientists in the sphere of Algal Biotechnology with the skills, knowledge and abilities to compete effectively within the employment market of this rapidly expanding area of research and commercial application. The course is delivered by scientists from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), a leading institute in algal research, the wider UHI and other experts in the sectors.

Algae are comprised of microscopic photosynthetic organisms and macroscopic seaweeds. They are key to human life on earth, producing much of the oxygen that we breathe and underpin the base of freshwater and marine food chains.

The Algal Biotechnology and Bioeconomy programme offers:

Learn from experts in the algal biotechnology field
Theory and practical sessions including residential excursion
Training using latest equipment at SAMS and CCAP
Small class size with networking across courses and modules
Spectacular beachside location on the west coast of Scotland
Opportunities to carry out research abroad

Career

Algae and their natural products have a huge range of current and potential applications for humans. For example, developing applications include pharmaceuticals, pigments, nutraceuticals, biofuels, enzymes, fertilisers and bioremediation materials on earth and even for space applications.

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

PhD research in algal biology and/or biotechnology
Companies growing algae at scale for high value products or aquaculture
Starting your own company
Scientific research assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key skills for Algal Biotechnologists
Managing Biological Lifecycles – Micro and Macroalgae
R and Data Visualisation
Genomics and Metabolomics in Algal Biotechnology
Algal Scale up and Processing
Blue Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-03 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oban, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biotechnology Environmental Economics & Policy View 139 other Masters in Environmental Economics & Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant biological or other biology- related STEM subject
Other degree routes, third or ordinary degrees will be considered on application and based on interview
Applicants whose first language is not English must also have a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent
All applicants will be required to attend an interview

Tuition Fees

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6333 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

6333 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Scottish Students: £1,899 per year

Living costs

Oban

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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