Biotechnology postgraduate degrees in Scotland

6 universities offer 10 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate biotechnology degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

1 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 35th
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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What students say about biotechnology

Studying at University of Aberdeen has been a truly rewarding experience because of its supportive academic environment, knowledgeable staff, and diverse international community. The university encourages independent thinking and research development while also providing students with guidance and opportunities to grow both academically and personally. One area that could always be further improved is expanding student support and social spaces even more, but overall it remains an inspiring and welcoming place to study.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Bio - Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research
  • Advanced Bioinformatics and Genome Sequencing
  • Advanced Biotechnology
  • Basic Skills - Induction
  • Beyond Your Degree
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University of Glasgow

4 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 18th
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There are so many places to study and just chill on campus. Be it the cafes and restaurants around or the university buildings. It’s really really clean and tidy too. The staff here are so nice too really kind. Overall super nice uni would decide to study here again. An improvement id really appreciate is recorded tutorials since I think they’re really fast. The help desk online isn’t really helpful.

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Biotechnology MSc
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Year 1
  • Biotechnology Applications
  • Biotechnology Project
  • Industrial and Environmental Microbiology
  • Molecular Research Skills
  • Recombinant Protein Expression
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Year 1
  • Biotechnology Applications
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management
  • Managing Creativity and Innovation
  • Managing Strategic Change (Biotechnology)
  • Marketing Management
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Edinburgh Napier University

1 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 67th
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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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
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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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University of the West of Scotland

1 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 73rd
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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Biotechnology MSc
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Year 1
  • Bioanalysis
  • MSc Biotechnology Research Project Dissertation
  • Microbial Technology
  • Nucleic Acid & Protein Technology
  • Postgraduate Research Methods
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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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  • 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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University of Strathclyde

1 biotechnology courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 24th
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It is a great learning environment with many modern and innovative buildings throughout the campus. I personally have found strathclyde to help me develop my skills in not only my degree subjects but so too with my confidence, communication and interpersonal skills. If i was to improve strathclyde i would say they could make the union bigger and expand services such as cafes and restaurants throughout the campus.

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MSc Industrial Biotechnology
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Year 1
  • Applied Biocatalysis
  • Big Data Fundamentals
  • Bioprocessing
  • Downstream Processing
  • Introduction to Bioinformatics for Life Scientists
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