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Postgraduate Diploma
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
9 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
9 months
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This academically challenging and career-developing programme focuses on research and development using biological and chemical principles and systems to create new products, services and industries.
You will employ elements of the developing field of synthetic biology to bring about significant changes and major innovations that address the challenges of rapidly changing human demographics, resource shortages, energy economy transition and the concomitant growth in demand for more and healthier food, sustainable fuel cycles, and a cleaner environment.
Career opportunities
You will enhance your career prospects by acquiring current, marketable knowledge and developing advanced analytical and presentational skills, within the social and intellectual sphere of a leading European university.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent. You should have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology and the related sciences.
Students living in
Domestic
£19,100 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£40,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£40,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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