Program Overview
The Management of Bioeconomy at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Business & Management 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 business & management. 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 Management of Bioeconomy 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
- Tuition: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Management of Bioeconomy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Courses
You will complete four core courses (80 credits) and a selection of option courses (40 credits).
Areas covered by the programme
Areas covered by the programme include:
- agricultural biotechnology
- sustainable food and animal production
- synthetic biology
- pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial resistance
- stratified medicine
- industrial biotechnology
- genetic databases
- biofuels and energy-related developments
Dissertation
You will also be required to write a 15,000 word dissertation which is worth 60 credits. The dissertation can be a conventional academic dissertation or a placement-based project.
Placement-based dissertation
The aim of the placement-based dissertation is to provide you with the opportunity to work on your dissertation within the context of a workplace of your choosing, subject to Programme Director and Placement Adviser approval.
The placements generally consist of eight weeks of research with a host organisation in the UK or overseas, from our network of contacts which includes:
- NGOs
- charities
- social enterprises
- think-tanks
- government bodies
Placements can either be in person, hybrid or undertaken remotely. You are also able to source your own placements subject to university approval.
A placement-based dissertation is not guaranteed as part of this programme and are by competitive application.
Find out more about the placement-based dissertation option on our website:
Compulsory courses
Innovation Systems and Risk Management (20 credits)
This course is designed to introduce you to concepts and methods at the centre of contemporary studies of technological change and innovation including technological systems, industrial clusters and sectoral, regional, technological and national innovation systems.
Delivering the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy (20 credits)
This course introduces the concept of the circular economy and the role of the bioeconomy in delivering it for applications in agriculture, health, energy and manufacturing sectors. It teaches a 'total systems approach' to managing the interactions across a broad range of components to deliver, where appropriate, a viable circular bioeconomy.
Innovation in Sustainable Food Systems (20 credits)
This course considers sustainable food systems and food security from a wide range of perspectives, examining farming as a social practice, as commercial food production, as a contribution and challenge to environmental policy, and as an integral part of sustainable and healthy consumption. Innovation is examined in both its scientific and social aspects.
Biobusiness (20 credits)
This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of and the ability to assess how innovation in the life sciences is changing production methods, industrial structures, market dynamics and strategic decision making.
Find courses for this programme
Find out what courses you can study on this programme and how each of them are taught and assessed.
The courses on offer may change from year to year, but the course information will
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK Bachelor Honours degree with an upper second class results (2.1), no references required.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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- Application Deadline 2020-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months