Industrial Biotechnology (with Industry Training) MSc
Industrial Biotechnology Industry Training BIOL5462
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Molecular Biosciences
- Credits: 40
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Semester 2
- Available to Visiting Students: No
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This course will cover the students participation in industry training. The training will include both taught and practical components.
Timetable
Full-time over weeks 1-7 of semester 2. This will involve teaching sessions as part of the Biocon Academy Certificate programme and work-based training.
Excluded Courses
None
Co-requisites
None
Assessment
Weekly reflective analysis of skills development (30%) - ILO 5
Biocon Academy mentor report (10%) - ILO 7
Written report (60%) - ILO's 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Are reassessment opportunities available for all summative assessments? No
It is the default expectation that all courses will offer opportunities for reassessment or deferred assessment. Where it is not possible to offer this in some assessment components, the grade achieved at the first attempt will be counted towards the final course grade, and any exceptions for this course are described below.
[No exceptions]
Course Aims
The course aims to give students practical experience in carrying out industrial biotechnology in a workplace environment. During the training the students will undertake training at Biocon Academy for the "Certificate Programme in Faculty Development". In addition, the students will gain experiential learning through exposure and training within the Biocon manufacturing facility, quality control and R&D labs.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
1. Develop skills to relate scientific principles to the practices of industry.
2. Critically analyse the latest technologies and processes being deployed by industry.
3. Evaluate the use of equipment at manufacturing facilities.
4. Critically evaluate international regulations for quality, research and development.
5. Self-evaluate their own learning and acquired knowledge and skills gained through the training
6. Present in written form an assessment of the training and produce a report to a professional standard in appropriate scientific style.
7. Plan and manage time effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines.