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The University of Edinburgh: Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social and Political Science |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This programme responds to the rapid growth in the global bioeconomy by providing the core knowledge and skills needed to compete in a rapidly evolving, highly skilled workforce.
The Masters in Management of Bioeconomy, Innovation and Governance (MSc MBIG) is an innovative and dynamic postgraduate qualification designed to meet the increasing demand for skilled people in the growing global bioeconomy.
The MSc MBIG programme responds to the central challenges of the bioeconomy, including:
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developing innovations in life science responsibly
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identifying and exploiting value throughout innovation ecosystems
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bringing new technologies to existing and emerging markets
To meet these modern challenges, MSc MBIG provides students with a dynamic set of competencies, and knowledge about life science innovation, as highly desired by prospective employers in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.
Areas covered by the programme
Areas covered by the programme include:
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agricultural biotechnology
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sustainable food and animal production
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synthetic biology
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pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial resistance
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stratified medicine
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industrial biotechnology
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genetic databases
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biofuels and energy-related developments
MSc MBIG graduates will excel in strategic thinking that brings globally contextualised solutions to practical problems relating to:
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innovation and firm strategy
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policy and regulation
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collaborative R&D models
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governance and intellectual property
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.
The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 27th in the 2025 QS World University Rankings.
Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
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