MSc in Sustainable Bioenergy
The Food and Biofuel Innovation Centre
Why study this course?
The global bioenergy market is undergoing dramatic growth as governments and energy companies around the world look to biological sources to supply a larger share of transport fuels and electricity generation.
As a result, the industry needs qualified people with the right skills to sustainably drive the sector forward. This course is designed to provide you with the advanced knowledge and understanding to do this.
Ideal for individuals seeking to enter the sector, future research leaders, government policy makers and biofuels customer service consultants, this course will help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate, operate, investigate and develop bioenergy processes, whether you have a biology or engineering background.
Scholarships for international students - see below 
General Information
This course provides knowledge of the fundamental, cross-disciplinary principles and practices underpinning sustainable bioenergy and its industrial and research applications. The course covers the framework of UK, EU and international policy, regulations and incentive schemes put in place for bioenergy and other energy users and providers. You will learn how industry is utilising research findings. You will acquire a range of practical techniques and their uses, together with appropriate procedures for analysis and presentation of biological data.
The Research facilities for this course are located in the University's brand new Food & Biofuel Innovation Centre opened in May 2011 on the Sutton Bonington Campus, which has been specially built to house a major research programme into bioenergy and brewing science. The Centre is funded by the BBSRC, the European Regional Development Fund, leading brewer SABMiller and the University.
While the course is based at the Sutton Bonington Campus, off-site visits to bioenergy and biotechnology companies will give you opportunities to see latest technological developments and meet potential future employers.
Course structure
This MSc is studied over one year full-time or three years part-time. It is made up of taught modules and a research project undertaken in an area of your own interest. If you are more interested in the research component, we also offer an MRes Sustainable Bioenergy which incorporates a major research project. which incorporates a major research project.
The course is based on two semesters of taught modules (120 credits) and a bioenergy research project (60 credits) in an area of your choice which spans both semesters and the summer period. Details of the modules are given below. More information can be found in the University’s module catalogue. Please note that modules are subject to change. You can choose to substitute up to 20 credits of taught modules with other modules offered by the School of Biosciences or Faculty of Engineering. Please note that modules are subject to change. You can choose to substitute up to 20 credits of taught modules with other modules offered by the School of Biosciences or Faculty of Engineering.
Taught Core Modules
The following are compulsory core modules. You can also choose 30 credits of optional modules giving you the opportunity to focus on your area of interest. Click on the module name for more information.
Research Project
Research Projects (D24SRP) are typically conducted on site and you will have access to our laboratory facilities.
Optional modules include:
Evaluation
Details of how this course is assessed
Admission Requirements
Candidates will usually be expected to hold a bachelors degree in biology, engineering or another relevant science at 2:1 level or above from a university recognised by The University of Nottingham. Relevant work experience may, in some circumstances, be considered as qualification for entry.
International Students: Language Requirements
Scholarships for international students
The School of Biosciences offers two partial scholarships to provide assistance to international students to study the MSc course in Sustainable Bioenergy at The University of Nottingham.
Candidates must be eligible for international student fee status, and should already hold an offer of MSc in Sustainable Bioenergy from the University. The scholarships will provide 50% of the international student tuition fees (currently the full fee is £15,720). The two successful applicants will already have achieved academic excellence and provide documentation in the form of transcripts, certificates, or relevant references.
Any application which is supported by matched funding from another funding body will be given priority and decisions made on a first come-first-served basis.
Deadline for applications: 30th June 2012. Download the Application Form 
Enquiries and further information
Please contact: Agatha Frischmuth, Course Administrator
email: agatha.frischmuth@nottingham.ac.uk
www.nottingham.ac.uk/bioenergy
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