Overview

In the Molecular and Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology) programme of the University of Glasgow you will gain hands-on experience of modern laboratory techniques.

Molecular & Cellular Biology (with Biotechnology) can be taken as an MSci, which includes an additional placement year, between the third and final years of the degree. This is normally spent doing research in industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas.

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Many of our graduates undertake further study to pursue careers in scientific research in academic institutions, or in laboratories of biotechnology or biomedical industries. Others find employment in industries based in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals and in the health service, such as in hospital laboratories.
Computational biologist

Bioinformatician

Genetic counsellor

Plant technologist

Biotechnologist

Molecular geneticist

Molecular biologist

Clinical researcher

Epidemiologist

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Programme Structure

Courses include

You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.

You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests.

If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will study a broad spectrum of molecular topics to learn the key sciences that underpin biotechnology: molecular genetic methods, genomics, proteins, membranes and filaments, DNA structure and function, gene expression, mobile DNA, biotechnology, essential cell biology and experimental strategies.

In year 4 you will learn to study and interpret primary data from current research and choose from a range of specialised advanced courses. You will also undertake a research project.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33210 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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