University College Dublin
An Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath
ME Biosystems & Food Engineering
This Masters will provide graduates from an engineering or mathematical based science background the opportunity to specialise in the application of engineering science and design to biological materials and systems, especially in:
- Food process engineering
- Agriculture systems
- Wastewater management
- Sustainable bioenergy
- Environmental protection
- Circular bioeconomy
Biosystems Engineers are at the forefront of the search for practical solutions to global problems and this specialisation will lead graduates to a wide variety of employment opportunities with companies focusing on the production and processing of food and other feedstocks, environmental protection, waste recycling, sustainable energy, and green technologies.
HIGHLIGHT: The two years masters offers 6-8 months paid professional work experience, the practical skills acquired during this placement will give graduates a competitive advantage when applying for positions upon graduation.
Why UCD
Engineering at UCD is highly attractive to students due to the exposure to world leading researchers and the significant career prospects.
- UCD is ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutes worldwide.
- Degrees with high employability with dedicated careers support.
- Ireland’s largest and most international university.
- Established in 1854 with 160 years of teaching and research excellence.
- The School of Biosystems Engineering contains two professors within the top 1% of World’s most cited Scientists in the area of Food Engineering
what will i study?
The ME Biosystems & Food Engineering involves lectures, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work,a research project and professional work experience.
Indicative Module List:
- Bioprocess Engineering Principles
- Water and Wastewater Engineering
- Agricultural Mechanisation
- Air Pollution
- Waste to Energy Processes & Technologies
- Food Process Engineering
- Life Cycle Assessment
- Buildings and Environment
- Global Cold Chain Safety
- Biorefinery Process & Tech
Ireland’s largest and most international university
Entry Requirements:
Entrants to the programme must hold an honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8) with minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in an engineering degree programme. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Other courses of interest:
MSc Sustainable Energy & Green Technologies MSc Environmental Technology MEngSc Food EngineeringMore Information:
See course details Apply Now Ms Laura Egan-O'Brien laura.egan-obrien@ucd.ie 353 1 716 1916 Connect with us© University College Dublin. All Rights Reserved.
