Biotechnology is essential for the development of new drugs, bio-control agents, energy, food security and vaccine development. Molecular cell biology is the fundamental discipline that underpins biotechnology. This covers understanding the molecular basis of gene and protein function and goes on to the design of completely artificial organisms. Biotechnology is a fascinating field of study with many practical applications to the challenges humanity faces. Molecular Cellular Biology with Biotechnolgy at the University of Glasgow continues to meet and exceed student expectations, combining both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment. You’ll benefit from in depth lecture series on specialised topics that are aligned with practical laboratory classes, problem solving and critical thinking sessions.. We strongly encourage applications for summer internships and help students to try to secure these either at the University of Glasgow or further afield. Practical classes access state of the art equipment and are developed and well supported by academic members of staff. You will study molecular aspects of protein design, biotechnology, plant biotechnology and antibody design. You will undertake a practical research project. This degree programme is professionally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. You’ll be taught by world-leading scientists, whose research is making a world-changing impact in areas such as plant pest- and drought resistance, engineered CO2 assimilation, food security and vaccine design.