This project-based module engages students in a practical plan-making exercise. As in an urban laboratory, small groups of students will apply creative problem-solving, develop critical thinking, and integrate analytical skills and knowledge acquired in other modules to produce a strategic plan for the future development of a large-scale urban area in a city outside of the UK. The module is delivered through weekly group tutorials and a field trip to the case-study city.

R PROGRAMMING|COMPUTATIONAL DATA ANALYSIS|STATISTICS FOR GENETIC DATA|GWAS|EQTL|GENOMICS|POPUL

The module will provide an introduction to statistical and computational methods of analysing and interpreting genetics/genomics data. Emphasis is placed on...

Biochemical Engineering|Biotechnology|Chemical|Process and Energy Engineering|Manufacturing

To prepare a dissertation embracing an accredited (chartered engineering status) design study on a process for the production of biomaterials arising out of...

To prepare a dissertation embracing an accredited (chartered engineering status) design study on a process for the production of biomaterials arising out of life science discoveries. Such biomaterials would typically include biopharmaceutical products arising out of phase II clinical trials and the dissertation will examine the four key stages to production:

The creation and analysis of a bioprocess
	Economic appraisal of a bioprocess
	Facility design and layout
	Safety audit of a bioprocess
The module progresses through 3 stages towards the final design project element.

Stage 1: Whole bioprocess study (practical based studies)

Stage 2: Bioprocess entrepreneurial business plan (group work project)

Stage 3: The design project / dissertation (taught elements and group work)

Upon completion of the course, a student should be able to:

Complete an original research investigation at laboratory or pilot scale into the process performance for a target product
	Undertake a specific role within a start-up company and produce a detailed business plan addressing all stages from evaluating technology readiness to research and development work to manufacturing issues, etc.
	Undertake a full process design, based on a target product and specific constraints, including process analysis, economical appraisal, safety audit and facility layout.