Working across the full educational spectrum the department offers a variety of learning opportunities for:
- Schools and teachers - through a diverse selection of outreach programmes
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students - via our richly stimulating degree programmes
- Industry professionals - through modular courses and our acclaimed executive training programme
Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are all highly regarded, offering students the chance to learn from international experts in unique facilities. These are housed in-state-of-the-art pilot-plant and laboratories at UCL in the very heart of London.
What is Biochemical Engineering?
Biochemical engineers translate exciting discoveries in life sciences into practical materials and processes contributing to human health and well-being.
Alumni
We value the strong relationship we maintain with our alumni, ensuring a long-term connection and mutual support.
Research Excellence Framework (REF)
UCL was ranked 2nd in terms of Research Power for REF2021.
Student societies
UCL Biochemical Engineering has three societies: The Clarke Postdoctoral Society, The Beakers Postgraduate and The Crook Undergraduate Society
Mechanical Workshop
Prototype design engineering workshop for the UCL departments of Biochemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Physics and Astronomy
Our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are all highly regarded, offering students the chance to learn from international experts in unique facilities. These are housed in-state-of-the-art pilot-plant and laboratories at UCL in the very heart of London.
The UCL Department of Biochemical Engineering is at the forefront of bioprocess research and is the largest centre in the UK. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise Framework (REF) 75% of academic staff were rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'. Our interdisciplinary Advanced Centre for Biochemical Engineering (ACBE) coordinates bioprocess research and training collaborations with more than a dozen UCL departments, a similar number of external university partners and over 40 international companies.
Three major themes run through our research programmes:
- Industrial biotechnology
- Macromolecular bioprocessing
- Cell therapy bioprocessing
Over 75% of our research projects are collaborative with industry and all address strategically significant issues, frequently on a truly global scale. This close working relationship with industry provides unparalleled opportunities for our research teams to tackle long term problems with leaders in the sector and is a hallmark of the UCL approach.
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Contact
Email: biochemeng@ucl.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)20 7679 9606
Meet the faculty
The Department of Biochemical Engineering is part of UCL Engineering, an exciting UCL faculty comprising 10 cutting-edge departments. Visit the UCL Engineering website to find out more.
