MSc Biological and Bioprocess Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc develops expertise in biological engineering and biomanufacturing at the intersection of biology, chemistry and engineering. Students learn to design, optimise and scale biomanufacturing processes, including biopharmaceuticals, bioresources and next-generation therapeutics.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Bioresources and Bioprocessing, Advanced Bioprocess Design Project, Advanced Biochemical Engineering and Applied Biological and Bioprocess Engineering, with a 60-credit Research Project. Options include Stem Cell Biology, Tissue Engineering Approaches to Failure in Living Systems, Synthetic Biology and Biopharmaceutical and Vaccine Manufacturing.

Career pathways

Graduates work in industrial biotechnology, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, bioenergy and research and development, at companies such as Lonza, Pall Life Science and Eden Biosciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2 undergraduate honours degree in any engineering, science or technology discipline. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,550 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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