Program Overview
The Biochemical Engineering at Swansea University is a MPhil programme in Engineering over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Swansea, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biochemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Membrane separation
- Biochemical engineering
- Biomanufacturing
- Engineering applications of nanotechnology
- Bioengineering, biomedical engineering
- Cell and tissue engineering
- Colloid science and engineering
- Desalination
- Pharmaceutical engineering
- Polymer engineering
- Rheology
- Separation processes
- Transport processes
- Water and wastewater engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The entry requirements for the PhD or MPhil Chemical Engineering is a first or a second class honours degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline, such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or other engineering discipline. English language requirement IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swansea University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It was established as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months