analytical science underpins crucial areas of the bioscience sector, such as biotechnology, brewing and distilling, food and drink, pharmaceuticals and bioengineering. academics at heriot-watt university work closely with these industries and, in recent years, leaders from organisations such as the scotch whisky research institute (swri), diageo, industrial biotechnology innovation centre (ibioic), and the scottish national blood transfusion service have highlighted the need for graduates who have strong applied analytical science skills. the msc in analytical science for the biosciences industries has been developed in close collaboration with our industrial partners to fill this skills gap and is designed to provide training to accommodate applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, to equip them with the skills they need to thrive in the biosciences industry.