Biotechnology postgraduate degrees in Edinburgh

2 universities offer 3 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate biotechnology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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Edinburgh Napier University

1 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 67th
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WUSCA ranking: 20th
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What students say about biotechnology

I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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MSc Medical Biotechnology
clock icon 2 years part time
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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Immunology (BMS11100)
  • Biotechnology and Drug Discovery (MIC11108)
  • Business and Bioethics (MIC11104)
  • Cell Technology (MIC11103)
  • Current Practice in Drug Development (BMS11104)
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The University of Edinburgh

2 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 6th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Biotechnology MSc
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Year 1
  • Economics and Innovation in the Biotechnology Industry (PGBI11059)
  • Intelligent Agriculture (PGBI11066)
  • Metagenomics for Industrial Biotechnology (BITE11002)
  • Research Project Proposal (Biotechnology) (PGBI11105)
  • Research Project or Industrial Placement (MSc Biotechnology) (PGBI11065)
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Year 1
  • Applications of Synthetic Biology (PGBI11094)
  • MSc Project and Dissertation (Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology) (PGBI11096)
  • Metagenomics for Industrial Biotechnology (BITE11002)
  • Research Project Proposal (Biotechnology) (PGBI11105)
  • Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology (PGSP11476)
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