Industrial Biotechnology
This two-year full-time MSc programme encompasses an in-depth training in various industrially essential areas, such as fermentation, microbiology, drug discovery and synthetic biology. Through this course, students will acquire an applied understanding of the computational tools, analytical methods and how to utilise their advanced knowledge in bio-business to develop relevant and necessary products for the industrial sector.
This Programme Covers
- Industrial bioprocess technology, scale-up and downstream processing
- Fundamentals and practice of Synthetic Biology
- Directed evolution; microbiome, metagenomics and bioinformatics
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mitigation
- Drug discovery; associated regulatory and IP issues
- Microbial technologies including biocatalysis; re- and upcycling of industrial waste
- Extremophiles
- Biosensors
- Principles of the circular economy and sustainable product design
Exchange and Travel Opportunities
- There will be an opportunity for student placements at the University of Edinburgh during the programme
Professional Opportunities
- Students graduating from the programme will find employment opportunities in various industries, both national and international companies. They will also possess the skills to generate ideas for their own business or continue in other university-based research settings
Admission Requirements
- Applicants of all nationalities can visit the admission page to learn more about the admission process
