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.

• Dr Richard Greenwood

Tuition Fees 2019/20 academic year:

• £4,320 UK/EU students, full-time
• £2,160 UK/EU students, part-time
• £21,420 International students, full-time

Learn more about fees and funding.

2019 China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarships

University of Birmingham PhD Scholarships are available for holders of China Scholarship Council (CSC) studentships. See our  CSC 2019 PhD Scholarships page for more information on eligibility and how to apply. Application deadline is 23:59 (GMT) on 31 January 2019.

Scholarships and studentships

We offer a range of postgraduate scholarships for taught programmes and research opportunities to ensure the very best talent is nurtured and supported at postgraduate level.

Additional scholarships can be found in the funding database.

Contact the department for further information.

The normal entrance qualification for MRes study is 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant industrial experience. Learn more about entry requirements. 

International students:

We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about  international entry requirements

English language

For students whose first language is not English, one of the following English language qualifications are required:

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with 5.5 minimum band score
• TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing
• PTE Academic: 51 in all four skills

Further information about postgraduate English language requirements, including alternative qualifications considered and Pre-Sessional English.

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