WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Take part in modules located at HEIs across Scotland, develop specialist knowledge in an emerging technology and increase your earning potential. All whilst adding academic, work-related and transferrable skills to your CV.
The course includes a range of compulsory core classes and electives which ensure graduates have the opportunity to specialise for their preferred career path. The Masters degree culminates in a minimum 10 week industrial placement which enables you to carry out an industrially-relevant project.
Core classes include:
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Bioprocessing (University of Strathclyde)
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Applied Biocatalysis (University of Strathclyde)
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Synthetic Biology (University of Glasgow)
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Downstream Processing (Heriot-Watt University)
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Big Data Fundamentals (University of Strathclyde)
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Introduction to Bioinformatics for Life Scientists (University of Edinburgh)
Elective classes include:
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Analysis and Shaping of the Bioeconomy (University of Edinburgh)
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Blue Biotechnology (SAMS, University of the Highlands & Islands)
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Renewable Energy Technologies (Abertay University)
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Circular Economy and Transformations Towards Sustainability (University of Strathclyde)
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Project Management (University of Strathclyde)
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Food Microbiology and Biotechnology (Glasgow Caledonian University)
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Food Commodities and Sustainability (Glasgow Caledonian University)
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Understanding the Regulatory Environment of Bioprocessing Industries (Glasgow Caledonian University)
Our students have gone on to enjoy successful careers with the following companies:
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GSK
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Xanthella
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Marine Biopolymers
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AMT
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Ingenza
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Unilever
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CRODA
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CelluComp
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Cyanosol
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NCIMB
Site Visits
To enhance your learning, students can take part in industry site visits, experiencing the industrial biotechnology sector first-hand in a variety of organisations from SME’s to Multinationals.
Career Support
Students undertaking IBioIC's MSc in Industrial Biotechnology will have access to a wealth of career support.
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