Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

CN72

Campuses

London

Bloomsbury

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines 25-Jan-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 39,800 / year

Apply Date 25-Jan-2023

Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc

About

Course overview

In the first year, you will study the basics of how a drug is created, made at scale and what the challenges of creating new medicines are. You will also study the prerequisite management principles involved in running an organisation and dealing with the accounts, as well as the fundamentals of data management.

In year two, you will study the internal and external factors that govern pharmaceutical production, with emphasis on clinical needs and their constraints. A wide spectrum of knowledge is encompassed from statistical analysis to legal and ethical concerns. You will also grow to understand the role of the internet in globalisation and access to medicines.

The third year addresses a more in-depth understanding of global practices, business planning, and the feasibility and economics of creating therapeutics and vaccines in both developed as well as developing markets. You will also undertake an independent bioprocess research project.

What this course will give you

This BSc is a truly interdisciplinary programme. It draws on the knowledge of experts from across UCL in science, engineering, management and humanities.

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 this country. Our facilities attract leading industrial collaborators, such as the Cytiva Centre of Excellence.

We designed our teaching to help you work at a detailed analytical level and see the bigger picture to address environmental and ethical issues.

We have been pioneers in providing our undergraduates with training to help them understand the business environment in which the life science industries operate. We will prepare you better for your future career through innovative teaching and problem-based learning exercises.

This programme is designed to give you a firm grounding in both the science of bioprocessing and the management of new emerging technologies in healthcare. You will develop an understanding of the latest biomedical and diagnostic advances, together with the business skills necessary for health and clinical research management.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

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

Contextual offer information

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

Points: 38
Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including grade 6 in one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 34 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects including one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with no score below 5.

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, including one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

AAA at Advanced Highers (AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher), including one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics 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, including one of Biology, Chemistry or 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 pace of development of 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.

You may be based in a university or elect to work in a company research and development activity that is involved in the design of facilities and the creation of safe materials. The programme teaches skills in systematic thinking and precise calculation, leading some graduates to enter the financial sector (particularly those companies which invest in healthcare).

Employability

The core science, engineering, business and leadership skills that you acquire on the programme 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.