M.Sc Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bio-business at University Of Aberdeen [ABDN], Aberdeen Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

University of Aberdeen Master of Science [M.Sc] Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bio-business Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility etc.

Aberdeen, ScotlandLocation
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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bio-business)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

$34,913 /Yr

£26,250 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake - Aug 11, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$34913 (GBP 26250)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$18131 (GBP 13632)
Health Insurance$625 (GBP 470)

Tuition fee per credit: 145.83

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$33383 (GBP 25100)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For September 2025 Intake Aug 11, 2025
Documents Submission Deadline For September 2025 Intake Aug 18, 2025
Fee Deposit Deadline For September 2025 Intake Aug 25, 2025

The MSc in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics program from University of Aberdeen consists of following modules:

Stage 1:

Term Course Code Course Title Credits
1 MB5021 Bioinformatics 15
1 BT5014 Biotechnology 15
1 BT5013 Small Molecule Drug Discovery 15
1 MB5025 Molecular Genetics 15
1 MC5009 Current Microbiology 15
1 PU5017 Applied Statistics 15
1 BT5016 Introduction to Commercialisation and Bio-Business 15

Stage 2:

Term Course Code Course Title Credits
2 MB5522 Advanced Bioinformatics and Genome Sequencing 15
2 BT5511 Advanced Biotechnology with Computation 15
2 BT5509 Biologic Drug Discovery 15
2 BT5508 Advanced Bio-Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research 15
2 MB5528 Advanced Genomic Tools in Biomedical Research 15

Stage 3:

Term Course Code Course Title Credits
3 BT5903 Placement 60

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category

Details

School

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Course Duration

1-year

Total Credits

180

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants will usually require a second-class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in a biological or biomedical science subject or a related degree.
  • 60% is required from State and Central Universities equivalent to 2:2 
  • 65% is required from Private and Deemed Universities equivalent to 2:2
  • Exception- If you are from University of Calcutta ,Delhi, Mumbai or any IIT or IIM requires 55%.

English Proficiency Score

IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT: Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic: Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Duolingo: Overall - 120 with: Listening - 95; Reading - 95; Speaking - 95; Writing - 105

Application Link

https://www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/register.php

Documents Required

  • CV- an up-to-date CV/Resume
  • Degree Certificate- a degree certificate showing your qualifications
  • Degree Transcript- a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
  • Personal Statement- a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • References
  • Visa

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

180

ECTS Credits

TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Aberdeen Global Scholarship£8,000The scholarship is available to all self-funded full-time on-campus Master's students with international fee status starting in September 2025 or January 2026.



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