The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

MSc(Eng) Biological and Bioprocess Engineering

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Faculty of Engineering

Our courses are taught by experts and supported by links with industry. We blend theory and practice to give you the qualification you need.

About the course

1 year full-time

Essential skills for a career in bioindustry or further advanced research in next-horizon biotechnologies. You'll be taught by experts from world-class departments at Sheffield, including Biomedical Science and Materials Science and Engineering.

Graduates work in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and bioprocess organisations.

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a science or engineering subject

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

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Course content

  • Four core modules
  • Laboratory-based research project
  • Four optional modules

Core modules

  • Research Methods in Biological and Bioprocess Engineering
  • Biosystems Engineering and Computational Biology
  • Biopharmaceutical Bioprocessing
  • Laboratory-based research project

Optional modules

  • Conversion module option 1 (for graduate engineers): Principles of Biochemical Engineering
  • Conversion module option 2 (for graduate bioscientists): Principles of Bio-molecular Science
  • Microfluidics
  • Bionanomaterials
  • Stem Cell Biology
  • Tissue Engineering Approaches to Failure in Living Systems
  • Bio-energy
  • Synthetic Biology

Teaching

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Examples classes
  • Coursework assignments

Assessment

  • Assignments for each module
  • Formal examination of core modules
  • Dissertation
  • Oral presentation of the laboratory-based research project

Fees and funding

Contact us for current information on available scholarships.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, we're waiting to talk to you:

Dr Robert Falconer
E: r.j.falconer@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 8253

Sandra Catalina Prieto Marin, MSc(Eng) Process Safety and Loss Prevention, Chem & Bio

How you benefit from our expertise

Your course is based on the expertise of our specialist research groups. Our reputation for innovation in research secures funding from UK research councils, the government and the EU.

We work closely with industry – small local companies and big multinationals benefit from our groundbreaking work.

Your course is based on the expertise of our specialist research groups.

Facilities

You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including purpose-built labs, the Harpur Hill Research Station for large-scale work, extensive computing facilities and a modern applied science library.

The four research groups that give our masters students such high-quality facilities are: Energy and Environmental Engineering Group, Process Fluidics Group, Particle Products Group, and Biological and Environmental Systems Group.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form