Program Overview
The Systems and Synthetic Biology at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Systems and Synthetic Biology 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 27,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Systems and Synthetic Biology programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Information Processing in Biological Cells
- Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Dissertation project
- Practical Systems Biology
- Applications of Synthetic Biology
- Tools for Synthetic Biology
- Neural Computation
- Probabilistic Modelling and Reasoning
- Functional Genomic Technologies
- Bioinformatics Programming & System Management
- Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Biobusiness
- Gene Expression & Microbial Regulation
- Bioinformatics Algorithms
- Biological Physics
- Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
- Molecular Phylogenetics
- Next Generation Genomics
- Drug Discovery
- Biochemistry A & B
- Environmental Gene Mining & Metagenomics
- Economics & Innovation in the Biotechnology Industry
- Industry & Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
- Introduction to Scientific Programming
- Practical Skills in Biochemistry A & B
- Mathematical Biology
- 9 months
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, with a strong background in one or more of the following areas: bioinformatics, computer sciences and modelling, molecular biology and related sciences, engineering or biotechnology.
We may also consider your application if you have a background in physics or mathematics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 27,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 27,400 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months