Biochemical Engineering MSc

UCL Bloomsbury, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgram duration

32,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Have you ever wondered how the latest life science discoveries, such as a novel stem cell therapy, can move from the lab into commercial scale production? Would you like to know whether it is possible to produce bio-polymers (plastics) and biofuels from municipal or agricultural waste? If you are thinking of a career in the pharma or biotech industries, the Biochemical Engineering MSc could be the right programme for you.

Our MSc programme focuses on the core biochemical engineering principles that enable the translation of advances in the life sciences into real processes or products. Students will develop advanced engineering skills (such as bioprocess design, bioreactor engineering, downstream processing), state-of-the-art life science techniques (such as molecular biology, vaccine development, microfluidics) and essential business and regulatory knowledge (such as management, quality control, commercialisation).

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The MSc offers distinct routes tailored both for graduate scientists and engineers:

MSc Biochemical Engineering for Scientists (accredited by the IChemE at B-Standard)
MSc Biochemical Engineering for Engineers (accredited by the IChemE at F-Standard)
MSc Biochemical Engineering, Advanced Biochemical Engineering (accredited by the IChemE at F-Standard)

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Biochemical Engineering.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Chemical

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The MSc offers distinct routes tailored both for graduate scientists and engineers:

MSc Biochemical Engineering for Scientists (accredited by the IChemE at B-Standard)
MSc Biochemical Engineering for Engineers (accredited by the IChemE at F-Standard)
MSc Biochemical Engineering, Advanced Biochemical Engineering (accredited by the IChemE at F-Standard)

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MSc in Biochemical Engineering.

Undergraduate

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

TOEFL

92+

PTE Academic

62+

IELTS

6.5+

Normal entry requirements are at least a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or the equivalent from an approved overseas institution. Candidates offering recent industrial experience are also encouraged to apply. As with any engineering discipline numeracy skills are important for the quantitative description of biological and physical phenomena. Evidence of numerical ability is requested as either an A level in Mathematics (or in exceptional cases, in Physics) or some mathematics studied at university. The department provides mathematics tutoring for Master's students throughout the year adjusted to a candidate's ability.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee
Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

16,500 GBP

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

32,100 GBP

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.