Biochemical engineers translate discoveries in the life sciences into tangible products such as vaccines, regenerative medicine and therapeutic drugs.
Biochemical Engineering BEng
Developing innovation to create new medicines, biochemicals and therapeutics is essential to meet the global challenges of tomorrow. Customise this 3-year degree with options available in the Minors programme. (IChemE accredited and HEA award-winning)
Biochemical Engineering MEng
This four-year programme builds upon the BEng, enabling students to gain research skills. In year 4 you can choose one of several routes to specialise, including students can also select to study abroad or year in industry. (ICHemE accredited and HEA award-winning)
Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business & Management) BSc
This programme is designed to give you a firm grounding in both the science of bioprocessing and the management of new emerging technologies in healthcare. You will develop an understanding of the latest biomedical and diagnostic advances, together with the business skills necessary for health and clinical research management.
The Sir Derrick Roberts Prize
Every year we award prizes to outstanding degree students at UCL Biochemical Engineering. Find out more about the criteria here.
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UCL has been a pioneer in this interdisciplinary field and launched one of the first undergraduate programmes in the world. Successes include the processes for semi-synthetic antibiotic production, the world's first anti-virals against influenza, and the vaccine for cervical cancer.
Our degree programmes equip graduates to lead the development of new biotechnologies. We offer a BEng and MEng route as part of UCL’s award-winning Integrated Engineering Programme for those interested in combining engineering fundamentals with biology for the manufacture of new products.
Our BSc programmes in Bioprocessing will equip students wishing to understand the development of new medicines and therapies and their potential for commercialisation.
Biochemical engineering challenges
- Reducing the cost of biopharmaceuticals to make healthcare accessible to all
- Vaccines and therapeutics to tackle diseases
- Sustainable chemicals to reduce our reliance on petrochemicals
- Cell & gene therapies and targeted healthcare
By studying with us, you will be taught by some of the leading academics in the world and also have opportunities to consider real-life engineering challenges. Upon graduation, you will have many diverse career options in engineering, management, research or sustainable investment and finance, all geared towards making the world a better place for generations to come.
