| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
This Master's program in Biopharmaceutical Engineering provides advanced knowledge and skills in bioprocessing, bioformulation, and quality control. Students engage in research projects and practical experience, preparing them for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as engineers, researchers, and managers. The program includes electives in drug discovery, biomaterials, and project management.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Year 1
- Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 7064 Upstream Bioprocessing and Bioformulation
- CHEM ENG 7065 Batch and Continuous Biomanufacturing
- CHEM ENG 7066 Advanced Technologies in Biopharmaceutical Processing
- Elective (Choose from Semester 1 list below)
- Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 7061 Quality by Design and Process Analytical Technology
- CHEM ENG 7062 Downstream Bioprocessing
- CHEM ENG 7063 Good Manufacturing Practice, Validation and Regulation
- Elective (Choose from Semester 1 list below)
- Year 2 - Research Project
- Semester 1
- CHEM ENG 7070A Biopharmaceutical Engineering Research Project Part A
- Elective (Choose from Semester 1 list below)
- Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 7070B Biopharmaceutical Engineering Research Project Part B
- Elective (Choose from Semester 2 list below)
Electives
Students must choose 4 of the following (12 units)
- Semester 1
- BIOTECH 7001 Drug Discovery and Development
- BIOTECH 7040 Application of Next Generation Sequencing
- BIOTECH 7030 Science Commercialisation & Innovation
- PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals (also available S1, T1 & T3)
- Semester 2
- CHEM ENG 7060 Principles of Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- CHEM ENG 7109 Advanced Engineering of Biomaterials
- ELEC ENG 7164 Business Management Systems PG
- MATHS 7025 Research Methods and Statistics
Assessment:
Assessment includes course and project work. All students are required to complete a minimum of 12 weeks of practical experience outside normal class time.
Careers:
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as: Pharmaceutical Engineering; Engineer; Biomedical Engineer; Chemical Engineer; Organic Chemical Engineer
