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).
| Compulsory taught modules | Credits |
|---|
| Process engineering fundamentals † |
10 |
| Measurement techniques |
10 |
| Effective Project Management |
10 |
| Presentation and communication skills/team skills development |
10 |
| Optional taught modules (20 or 30 credits) |
|---|
| Bioscience for graduates from other scientific disciplines |
10 |
| Cell factories |
10 |
| Bioseparations |
20 |
| Bioreaction engineering |
10 |
| Molecular delivery |
10 |
| Characterisation of structured fluids |
10 |
| Interfacial physics and chemistry |
10 |
| Mathematical modelling of time-dependent processes |
10 |
| From bench to market: the development of pharmaceutical drug products |
10 |
| Design and development of drug delivery systems |
10 |
| Powder technology |
10 |
| Developing food structure through thermal processing |
10 |
| Hygienic food processing |
10 |
| Food flavour |
10 |
| Modern genome based bioscience |
10 |
| Nanochemistry |
10 |
| Materials Characterisation |
10 |
| Research |
|---|
| Project |
120 |
† 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.
Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods.