Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology

This academically challenging and career-developing Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology program at The University of Edinburgh is a fast-paced and dynamic program of study. Your studies will draw on the latest research in the fields of synthetic biology, (bio)engineering and biotechnology.

Through this program, you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for developing innovative solutions and tackle the pressing global challenges we are facing: rapidly changing human demographics and resulting health pressures, growing demand for more and healthier food, resource shortages, sustainable fuel transition and a cleaner environment.

Career opportunities

The Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology program at The University of Edinburgh aims to provide businesses, industry, academia and governments with an annual cohort of graduates with the high-level knowledge necessary to promote innovative bio-based solutions to pressing global challenges.

You will enhance your career prospects by acquiring current marketable knowledge and developing advanced analytical and presentation skills, within the social and intellectual sphere of a leading European university. The program offers a wide range of research projects that can be tailored to best suit your career goals: e.g. academic research, industry projects (companies and start-ups), science communication, etc.

Courses include

• Tools for Synthetic Biology

• Applications of Synthetic Biology

• Research Project Proposal (Biotechnology)

• Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology

• MSc Project and Dissertation (Synthetic Biology & Biotechnology)