PGDip Biotechnology and Management
Why this programme Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).Improve your knowledge of modern molecular, biochemical, cell biological and genetic techniques for biotechnological applications.Study business management based on bioscience knowledge and research, opportunities for innovation and regulatory requirement constraints, intellectual property and ethical issues.Learn to assess the current literature, be encouraged to form opinions based on scientific merit, and implement these ideas in future research planning.Be taught by experts in the field of biotechnology who run active, internationally recognised, research groups here at Glasgow.Be part of extensive interaction with industry, through site visits, guest lectures and an ‘Industrial Networking Symposium’ where representatives from the European biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry will discuss their companies and answer your questions on working in the industrial sector.Receive hands on experience of diverse biotechnological research skills with a strong laboratory component making up the programme throughout the year.Gain valuable training through our flexible, independent, research project for students wishing to proceed to a PhD or into an industrial career. This may also be completed as a business-based project.Additional programme components include industrial networking sessions and a dedicated career workshop on progression planning.+++Integrated PhD – excel from your undergraduate degreeOur IPhD allows you to combine your Masters degree with a PhD in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences.Only one visa required1 + 3 + 1 study formatBecome a subject matter expertThe IPhD is your passport towards changing the world. Learn more about the Integrated PhD opportunity.—Main Campus LocationGilmorehill Campus, in the West End of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, subway, train or car.
