Bio-process Engineering, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. From authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the world's water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions. Our research builds on established process engineering areas with application to energy, health, food, water and the environment.
There is a wide range of research at Swansea University. This includes: Bioengineering, biomedical engineering Desalination Pharmaceutical engineering Polymer engineering Separation processes Transport processes Water and wastewater engineering One of our major strengths is our close and extensive involvement with local, national and international engineering companies. We are ranked: Top 201-250 in the World for Chemical Engineering (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Research applied to energy, health, food, water and the environment
- Research areas include desalination, pharmaceutical and polymer engineering
- Further specialisms in separation processes and water and wastewater engineering
- Close links with local, national and international engineering companies
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
- Ranked 201-250 globally for Chemical Engineering (QS 2025)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Bioprocess Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
- Water Treatment Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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