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Tuition GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2001-12-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Paisley, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Biotechnology at University of the West of Scotland is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Hamilton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Nucleic Acid and Protein Technology
  2. Microbial Technology
  3. Medical Biotechnology
  4. Bioanalysis
  5. Research Design
  6. Bioindustry or Placement Learning

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants must have gained a second class BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Bioscience, Biotechnology or a related science degree.
  • Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
The programme is available to EU and overseas students (full-time only).
Qualifications and durations
  • MSc (full-time/part-time): 1 year*/2 years
  • Postgraduate Diploma (full-time/part-time): 9 months/18 months
*To obtain the MSc, students will usually take 9 months to gain the PgDip and then normally an additional 3 months of study to gain the MSc, from the date of commencement of the project.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of the West of Scotland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland

Paisley, United Kingdom

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is a large, modern public university in south-western Scotland and London, UK, tracing its roots back to 1897 and taking its current name in 2007 after the...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-18
  • Start Date 2018-01-03
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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