Master of Science in Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen - Foresterhill Campus

UK,Scotland

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 24,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

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UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1495

Total Students: 14,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Polwarth Building, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement

Program Overview

Biotechnology is a technology based on the unique properties of biological molecules, cells and organisms, and provides new ways of diagnosing disease, producing antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and chemical feedstocks for industrial processes, reducing industrial contamination of the environment and improving food safety.

The study of biotechnology at Aberdeen involves study of microbiology, biochemistry and genetics. Knowledge of all three subjects is crucial in an area where microorganisms are frequently being genetically engineered to perform novel or enhanced biochemical reactions, and will become increasingly important as synthetic biology is used throughout biotechnological processes.

The potential of biotechnology to provide new health products, new fuels such as hydrogen, advances in agriculture and management of the environment (e.g. oil spill clean-up) is immense but at present only partly tapped. Biotechnology is well-placed to contribute significantly to future sustainable technology development.

In your fourth year you will undertake a year's industrial placement and graduate after five years with an MSci (an undergraduate Masters degree) instead of a BSc. Placements vary considerably but, in general terms, you will have the opportunity to do a placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment where you will be able to develop a breadth of practical experience to complement your degree programme and enhance your employability.

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