Program Overview
The Biological and Bioprocess Engineering at University of Sheffield is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biological and Bioprocess Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological and Bioprocess Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Four core modules
- Laboratory-based research project
- Four optional modules
- Research Methods in Biological and Bioprocess Engineering
- Biosystems Engineering and Computational Biology
- Biopharmaceutical Bioprocessing
- Laboratory-based research project
- 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
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Examples classes
- Coursework assignments
- Assignments for each module
- Formal examination of core modules
- Dissertation
- Oral presentation of the laboratory-based research project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A good honours degree in science, technology and engineering.
English language requriements
IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Sheffield directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
University of Sheffield is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months