University of Glasgow and Biocon Academy Celebrate First Graduating Cohort of Industry-Integrated MSc in Industrial Biotechnology
Bengaluru, Mar 02: In a landmark India-UK higher education collaboration, the first cohort of the MSc in Industrial Biotechnology, jointly delivered by the University of Glasgow and Biocon Academy, graduated in Bengaluru on 27 February 2026.
The programme is designed to bridge academic excellence with practical industry experience, combining rigorous classroom learning with structured immersion at Biocon. Graduates gained hands-on exposure to biopharma manufacturing, industrial scale-up, and applied biosciences, equipping them with skills aligned to the needs of India’s growing biotechnology sector.
Addressing the graduates, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon, emphasised the importance of integrating academic knowledge with real-world industry experience to develop globally competitive biotechnology professionals.
The programme reflects a pioneering model of employability-focused education, positioning Bengaluru as a hub for biotech innovation and advanced life sciences training. Graduates of the course now possess a unique combination of theoretical understanding and practical expertise, preparing them for leadership roles in the biopharma and industrial biotechnology sectors.