Biochemical Engineering MEng

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

H813

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 39,800 / year

Biochemical Engineering MEng

About

Course overview

The Biochemical Engineering BEng and MEng share a common curriculum of core modules. These are designed to introduce you to biochemical engineering through lectures and tutorials, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning activities, laboratory and pilot plant experience and immersive activities. Knowledge gained in the fundamentals will be applied to a Design Project for the manufacturing of a biological product in year three.

You can choose from a range of options for the MEng year. The final-year project enables students to undertake independent research from a choice of biochemical engineering fields.

The degree will be broken down into three main components:

Discipline-specific material in biochemical engineering;
Common engineering elements taught within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences;
Minor modules where you may choose from a range of subjects offered by the Faculty of Engineering Sciences.

As part of your degree, you will select a cluster of three related modules known as an IEP Minor. The second and third of these modules occur in terms one and two of your third year. Please note this does not currently affect your degree title. All modules are subject to availability.

MEng students may then choose to join one of the following additional routes for their 4th year Masters, subject to availability: Bioprocess Management, the Study Abroad programme with one of UCL's partner universities or a Year in Industry option where our students conduct a research project at an industrial partner

What this course will give you

We are the only biochemical engineering department in a UK university incorporating the Advanced Centre for Biochemical Engineering (ACBE) with a fully functional pilot plant, making our facilities unique in the UK. Our facilities attract leading industrial collaborators like the Cytiva Centre of Excellence. You will gain skills sought after by employers through practical activities and taught material covering the most recent scientific discoveries.

The MEng interdisciplinary programme blends applied biology, mathematics and engineering thinking. It is ideal for students who enjoy applying science to real-world problem contexts. It prepares you for further study in the biotechnology area or to enter the bioprocess industry after graduation.

The additional year over the BEng enables you to gain research independence and build depth. The Year in Industry and Study Abroad options offer exciting possibilities for students to specialise or add breadth to their core interdisciplinary knowledge from the BEng programme.

We use innovative teaching methods in our degrees, for example, blended learning, problem-based learning, e-learning, and peer assessment. We aim to make our graduates self-assured and adaptable so they are confident applying their knowledge to real-life challenges.

Our staff are at the forefront of research in biochemical engineering areas such as regenerative medicine, biopharmaceuticals and biofuels. We are committed to research-based teaching through UCL's Connected Curriculum, meaning students will gain exposure to the newest developments in these fields.

Biochemical engineering translates life science discoveries into new products and sustainable manufacturing processes. You will learn the applied biology, maths and engineering thinking needed to produce biopharmaceuticals, make biofuels, manufacture vaccines or grow stem cells for therapy. The MEng offers an extra year on top of the Biochemical Engineering BEng to gain research experience and take advanced modules.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: AAA
Subjects: Mathematics required, plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: ABB more about contextual offers
Subjects: A in Mathematics, B in one of Biology, Physics, or Chemistry
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 38
Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including Mathematics at grade 6, plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with no higher level score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.

Contextual offer

Points: 34 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in Mathematics, plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with no score below 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Mathematics required, plus one from Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

AAA at Advanced Highers ( AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher). Mathematics required plus one from Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Advanced Higher.

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAA. Mathematics required, plus one from Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 1

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

The excitement of taking biological advances towards new medicines and greener sustainable processes is creating an ever-growing need for biochemical engineering graduates in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biofuels, chemical, environment and food industries.

After graduation you will be equipped for a wide range of roles: from conducting research and designing manufacturing facilities to contributing to specific aspects of bioprocess development. Many of our graduates work on managing the multi-million pound investments that produce life science drugs. As this field is new and constantly innovating, many students go on to pursue doctorates, often in collaboration with industry.

Employability

The core science, engineering, business and leadership skills that you acquire will provide you with excellent and diverse career prospects. In addition to your core subject knowledge, the programme will provide you with skills such as innovative thinking, team-working and computing.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the IChemE as satisfying the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

In order to meet the Engineering Council requirements for an accredited degree (which apply to all programmes professionally accredited by the Engineering Council, across all universities), students on this programme must pass all modules, with some possible specific exceptions for a limited number of optional modules. If a student fails a module (two attempts are permitted) they may be eligible to transfer to a related non-accredited degree.