Message from Medical Biotechnology Department
Medical Biotechnology
In this two-year full-time MSc programme, students will learn how to convert the key biomedical and medical research into specific applications related to pharmaceutical innovation, disease control, and ameliorating the effects of ageing or disability. This will be reinforced through robust training in bioethics, biosafety and the regulatory processes required to bring medical biotechnology products to the market.
This Programme Covers
- Bioengineering and tissue engineering
- Stem cells and regenerative medicine
- Drug discovery, biopharmaceutical development associated regulatory and IP issues
- Immunology, pathophysiology and personalised medicine
- Clinical trial and associated regulatory procedures
- Development and design of PoC devices
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) avoidance and mitigation
- Community-based medical biotechnology
- OMICS technologies, pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics
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
