Details
Selected modules from our taught programmes can be combined with an extended research project to obtain an MRes degree. This is a strongly research-orientated qualification and provides excellent training for further research in industry or academia.
Programme content
Taught modules support the development of both research and transferable skills. All students take a set of compulsory modules and a selection of optional modules of their choice (subject to timetabling) in addition to their research project.
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Modules
This is a one year, full-time programme comprising a major research project and six taught modules which are taken intermittently throughout the year.
Taught modules
These support the development of both research and transferable skills. All students take a set of compulsory modules and a selection of optional modules of their choice (subject to timetabling).
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Compulsory taught modules
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Credits
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Process engineering fundamentals †
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10
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Measurement techniques
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10
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Effective Project Management
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10
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Presentation and communication skills/team skills development
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10
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Optional taught modules (20 or 30 credits)
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Bioscience for graduates from other scientific disciplines
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10
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Cell factories
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10
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Bioseparations
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20
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Bioreaction engineering
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10
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Molecular delivery
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10
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Characterisation of structured fluids
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10
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Interfacial physics and chemistry
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10
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Mathematical modelling of time-dependent processes
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10
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From bench to market: the development of pharmaceutical drug products
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10
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Design and development of drug delivery systems
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10
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Powder technology
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10
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Developing food structure through thermal processing
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10
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Hygienic food processing
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10
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Food flavour
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10
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Modern genome based bioscience
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10
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Nanochemistry
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10
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Materials Characterisation
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10
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Research
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Project
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120
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† This module is compulsory for students without an appropriate engineering degree. Students with relevant prior experience will take an additional 10 credits from the optional modules.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees for home/EU students (2013/2014)
Research programmes (including Masters by research) £3925*
*Research fees are yet to be confirmed by Research Councils UK, and may change.
Part-time programmes
Most part-time programmes run for two years and their fees are one half of the standard full-time programme fees.
Tuition fees for international students (2013/2014)
International student tuition fees are set at £15680 .
For further information please view the fees for international students page.
Part-time programmes
UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis.
Standard fees apply
Learn more about fees and funding
Scholarships and studentships
Sources of funding may include the EPSRC, the BBSRC, the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), the European Union and industrial funding for UK and EU students.International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Entry requirements
The normal entrance qualification for MRes study is either at least an upper second-class Honours degree, or a first degree of a lower classification, along with an MSc or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience.
Learn more about entry requirements
International entry requirements
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements
Standard English language requirements apply
How to apply
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