Biochemical and Chemical Engineering

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Why should you choose a UCL biochemical or chemical engineering degree?

Explore commercial opportunities and manufacturing applications. In the Manufacturing Futures Lab at UCL East, our chemical and biochemical engineers are heavily involved in developing manufacturing technologies for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and functional materials for a carbon-constrained future.
Industry partnerships and connections. UCL Engineering is proud to work in partnership with world leaders across a wide range of industries. 75% of our biochemical research is conducted as an industry collaboration, and many of our programmes involve working alongside practitioners and experts from our industry partners.
Real world research impact. Whether we’re setting the world record for the fastest data transmission rate, or helping scale up the manufacturing of the COVID-19 vaccine, the impact of our research continues to be felt all over the planet.
Study in one of the world’s greatest capital cities. We’ve got engineering campuses in historic Bloomsbury, and a new UCL East campus in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with world-class laboratory and workshop facilities.
Dedicated careers support. The UCL Careers Guidance team is there to support you throughout your degree and for three years afterwards.

Undergraduate programmes

Biochemical Engineering BEng

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Biochemical Engineering BEng

Get hands-on experience in engineering and biotechnology on the three-year Biochemical Engineering BEng at UCL.

Biochemical Engineering MEng

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Biochemical Engineering MEng

The four-year Biochemical Engineering MEng is an interdisciplinary programme that blends applied biology, mathematics and engineering thinking.

Chemical Engineering BEng

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Chemical Engineering BEng

From designing cutting-edge processes and innovative products to driving sustainability and leading teams, get equipped to address global challenges and shape the future.

Chemical Engineering MEng

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Chemical Engineering MEng

Learn how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making.

Postgraduate programmes

Biochemical Engineering MSc

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Biochemical Engineering MSc

Delve into the latest life science discoveries, such as novel stem cell therapy, and how these are translated into commercial production.

Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies MSc

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Manufacture and Commercialisation of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies MSc

Lead the translation of breakthrough cell and gene therapies into life-changing medical treatments.

Synthetic Biology MRes

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Synthetic Biology MRes

Gain the skills and tools needed to engineer biology for a better future, equipping you to thrive and progress in this rapidly advancing field of science and industry.

Advanced Propulsion MSc

Advanced Propulsion MSc

Learn the skills to develop and deploy the newest advanced propulsion technologies to electrify our automotive, marine and air transport industries, and help us reach net zero.

Sustainable Chemical Process Engineering MSc

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Sustainable Chemical Process Engineering MSc

Gain the advanced training you need to enter the chemical and process related industries and become an independent, self-directed engineer.

Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc

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Digital Manufacturing of Advanced Materials MSc

Access comprehensive training in advanced materials, high-throughput experimentation, robotics, automation, digitalisation, machine learning and AI, preparing you for laboratories and manufacturing.

Nature-Inspired Engineering MSc

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Nature-Inspired Engineering MSc

Learn how to harness nature’s principles to develop innovative technologies for sustainable manufacturing on this one-year MSc.

Global Management of Natural Resources MSc

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Global Management of Natural Resources MSc

Study the global management of natural resources at both UCL and Adelaide University, on this jointly delivered, one-year Master's.

Research programmes

Biochemical Engineering MPhil/PhD

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Biochemical Engineering MPhil/PhD

Join this internationally recognised research degree to become a future leader in translating scientific breakthroughs into real-world solutions for global health, food security and climate change.

Chemical Engineering MPhil/PhD

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Chemical Engineering MPhil/PhD

Unlock your potential to bring essential understanding and innovative technological solutions to the challenges of the future, with a research degree in chemical engineering.