Program Overview
The Biochemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, 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
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering
- Integrated Downstream Processing
- Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries
- Fundamental Biosciences
- Dissertation on Bioprocess Research
- Commercialisation and Bioprocess Research
- Bioprocess Management \x96 Discovery to Manufacture
- Systems Engineering
- Validation and Quality Control
- Bioprocess Microfluidics
- Vaccine Bioprocess Development
- Applied Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cell Therapy Biology, Bioprocessing and Clinical Translation
- Bioprocess Synthesis and Process Mapping
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering
- Integrated Downstream Processing
- Commercialisation and Bioprocess Research
- Fluid Flow and Mixing in Bioprocesses
- Heat and Mass Transfer in Bioprocesses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for this MSc programme you will need:
- A minimum second-class UK Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or international equivalent)
- Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS > 6.5, TOEFL > 92)
- Academic transcript provided in English and in electronic format
- A personal statement explaining why you want to study Biochemical Engineering
- Two references from people who are able to comment on your suitability for the programme for which you are applying
Academic Qualifications
Biochemical Engineering is a diverse, multidisciplinary field and this is reflected in the range of undergraduate backgrounds we accept on our MSc programme. The table below summarises the most common undergraduate qualifications our applicants have.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months