Delivered by a School which consistently wins up to €3 million in annual research funding.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 • Sustainable energy • Environmental protection 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 focussing on processing of food and other biological materials, environmental protection, waste recycling, sustainable energy and green technologies. The ME Biosystems & Food Engineering involves lectures, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, a research project and includes a 6-8 month professional work experience internship.

This is one of Ireland's most important industries and our graduates have excellent prospects finding employment in: • Bioprocess and food companies • Environmental protection and waste recycling companies • Sustainable energy and green technology companies There are also opportunities to pursue PhD research in UCD and worldwide.