Degree Requirements
The Master of Bioprocess Engineering (MBPE) is a two-semester, 28-unit program designed to prepare you for success in the growing bioprocess industry.
You’ll build a strong foundation through coursework in Biochemical Engineering, including lecture and lab series on biomolecule production and purification. Core classes in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Quality by Design (QbD), statistical experimental design, and a bioprocess industry seminar ensure you graduate with both technical expertise and industry insight. You can customize your experience with electives from a wide range of approved options across campus, such as Public Health, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Molecular and Cell Biology.
In your second semester, you’ll gain hands-on experience at the Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU) - learning to design, execute, and analyze real-world bioprocess experiments. You’ll learn how to operate lab- and pilot-scale equipment, work on feedstock preparation, fermentation, purification, and analytics, and learn how to scale bioprocesses from lab to pilot production.
