Catch the Future

SRM university
SRM institute of Science & technology
School of Bioengineering
Department of Bioprocess Engineering


Bioprocess engineering concentrates on applying chemical engineering principles to natural biological processes to develop innovative technologies for a sustainable future. The development of biologically based fuels would be one possible career path a bioprocess engineer could pursue.
This specialization focuses on areas within the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, petrochemical industry, waste treatment, pollution control systems and metallurgical processing. The overall aim of this program is to combine modern molecular biology, advanced modeling and fundamental chemical engineering principles with the design of novel bioprocesses for applications in fields of biotechnology, such as bio-transformations, biopharmaceuticals, waste water treatment, mammalian cell cultures, stem cell bioprocessing and tissue engineering.

The degree schemes are amongst the broadest-based process engineering courses available and our graduates have an exceptionally wide choice of future career opportunities. The courses reflect modern concepts of engineering education and training, incorporating both communication and management skills together with a significant design element, all developed in close collaboration with industry.
Course
The aims of this course build on graduate-level education in either a life science, chemistry or chemical engineering discipline for specialized training or refocusing of previous knowledge. Specifically this course is concerned with the use and application of bioprocessing skills and expertise to understand, develop and design processes for the manufacture biotechnology products.
The main aims of the department are to enable the students to:
• Develop detailed knowledge and skills to deal with diverse and complex processes and products that exist in biomanufacturing and an essential understanding of the range of technology and techniques available to support this activity
• Develop a critical understanding of the relationships and interactions between the various components in a bioprocess system to achieve the overall goal of successful biomanufacturing
• Develop and use a significant range of science and engineering skills, techniques and practices in biomanufacturing
• Critically review existing practice and develop original and creative solutions to problems within the sector
• Communicate and work effectively with peers and academic staff in a variety of tasks, demonstrating appropriate levels of autonomy and responsibility
• Plan and execute a significant level of research projects, investigation or development in a specialist area, demonstrating extensive, detailed and critical understanding of the area in focus

CurriculumThe first year develops the fundamentals of process engineering and builds on the enabling sciences (e.g. chemistry, microbiology, cell biology, physics and mathematics). To integrate all this material there is an industrially sponsored design exercise at the end of the year.The second year builds on the first year and includes further development of the principles of chemical and bioseparation process principles. Biochemistry, computer skills, and process design and safety are also introduced.The third and fourth years of the programs bring the student to the highest level of professional knowledge in areas appropriate to their degree course.In this program there is also room for advanced specialization in areas such as reaction engineering, renewable energy engineering, energy technology & management and environmental management. The quantitative education is rounded by courses in business management, product design and the responsibilities of the profession for safety and the environment.The professional approachThe undergraduate laboratories contain modern equipment, and up-to-date and challenging laboratory programs in the first two years form one of the strong features of the degree courses. The computing laboratory provides dedicated and networked computer facilities for students to carry out general IT, simulation and computer aided design work. A wireless network is available so that you can also connect your laptop.Problem solving classes are a feature of most taught modules and the university remain firmly committed to the small group personal tutorial system. Students will find guidance and encouragement whenever they need it.CareerA wide range of rewarding career opportunities exists in the private and public sectors, and in health, safety and environment agencies. The demand for chemical and bioprocess engineering graduates remains high as many companies need their technical expertise to solve process problems and manage their environmental interfaces.Many graduates of bioprocess engineering are engaged in the management of resources. Others will work to use chemical/ biochemical-engineering principles to improve the design of consumer products and commodities. The development of new technologies for physical and chemical processing of both resources and waste materials provides significant opportunities for research in fundamental aspects of chemical engineering science.