Master of Biopharmaceutical Engineering

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's degree with Science, Engineering, Technology or related backgrounds with a minimum GPA of 4.5

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 and Band score of 6 in all bands; TOEFL Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening; Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of 58 and Skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills; and Cambridge English-Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176 and Individual score of 169 in all skills.

Course Details

Biopharmaceuticals have a critical role to play in improving global health. The more effectively and efficiently these powerful medicines can be designed and produced, the more lives they can improve and save.

Professionals with specialist biopharmaceutical engineering training are in demand worldwide. Our new Master of Engineering (Biopharmaceutical) will prepare you to take up the challenge.

What will you do?

Suitable for high-achieving engineering and science graduates, as well as engineers with relevant work experience, the degree offers three specialist pathways to choose from: Research, Industry or Professional Systems.

The first year is common to all. Through an engaging blend of face-to-face and online coursework, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing’s technical, management and process engineering aspects.

In year two, depending on your chosen pathway, you’ll undertake a significant research, industry- or business-based project. In all cases, you’ll receive ongoing supervision and mentorship from one of our world-class research-active academics and/or a recognised industry expert. You’ll emerge with:

• comprehensive awareness of global biopharmaceutical market demands and regulatory requirements
• advanced knowledge and capability in state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical engineering, manufacturing and processing practice, including advanced processing technologies, applied data management and the use of artificial intelligence systems
• the ability to critically reflect on appropriate use of biopharmaceutical principles and techniques, and advise others accordingly
• deep understanding of the industry’s social and environmental impacts
• high-level problem-solving and communication skills.

Where could it take you?

You’ll graduate ready to play a leading role in cutting-edge biopharmaceutical engineering anywhere in the world. You could help design and/or deliver next-level manufacturing and processing of therapies based on monoclonal antibodies, recombinant human insulin or interferons. Your work could reduce the toll of cancer, cardiovascular disease or diabetes. You may even choose to take your knowledge further still with a PhD.

Potential careers

Materials Engineer, Medical Research, Medical Researcher, Biomedical Engineer, Engineer.