The MEngSc Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing at University College Cork is your pathway to a career at the forefront of sustainable innovation. This postgraduate degree is designed for individuals with science or engineering backgrounds eager to address global challenges by transitioning from fossil-based resources to a circular, bio-based economy. You will gain essential knowledge and skills in industrial biotechnology, engineering biology, and biomanufacturing, preparing you to contribute to vital sectors like biorefining and the bio-economy.
This full-time, on-campus programme is delivered over one year, immersing you in a curriculum that integrates advanced molecular microbial biotechnology, microbial strain engineering, and bioprocess design. You will engage with practical applications through modules like Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Bioprocessing and Industrial Bioprocessing Systems, culminating in a substantial Dissertation in Industrial Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing. Upon graduation, you will be equipped with the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities sought after by industries driving the sustainable biochemical engineering revolution.