Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Science and Engineering) BSc

This BSc focuses on the early stage development of new medicines, such as stem cell, new vaccines and potential new therapies related to healthcare.

To find out core information about this degree, such as entry requirements, programme length and cost, visit the UCL prospectus site for Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Science and Engineering) BSc.

Course information

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

• Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (BENG0003)
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BENG0004)
• Bioprocess Analysis (BENG0006)
• Chemistry for Biologists (CHEM0011)
• Fluid Flow and Mixing in Bioprocesses (BENG0083)
• Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing (STAT0021)

Optional modules

You will select 15 credits from a range of options.

Year 2 

Core or compulsory module(s)

• Cell Production Growth (BENG0010)
• Bioprocess Recovery and Purification (BENG0101)
• Commercialisation of Research Ideas (BENG0008)
• Essential Molecular Biology (BIOC0007)
• Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)

Optional modules

You will select 30 credits from a range of options.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

• Bioprocess Research Project (BENG0070)
• Business Planning in Bioprocessing and Life Sciences (BENG0035)
• Advanced Materials, Devices and Manufacturing Processes for Regenerative Medicine (BENG0032)
• Vaccine Bioprocessing (BENG0028)
• Design and Manufacture of Regenerative Medicine Drug Products (BENG0085)

Optional modules

You will select 30 credits from a range of options.