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.

Course information

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)

• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BENG0004)
• Bioprocess Analysis (BENG0006)
• Chemistry for Biologists (CHEM0011)
• Fluid Flow and Mixing in Bioprocesses (BENG0083)
• Introduction to Biochemical Engineering (BENG0003)
• 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 (BENG0009)
• Commercilalisation 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)

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

Optional modules

You will select 30 credits from a range of options.