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New discoveries in the field of medicine and science are being made constantly. Transforming these discoveries into benefits such as drug treatments, or improvements in the quality of life, is the job of biochemical engineers, who can integrate science with processes in an affordable and sustainable way.
Key Information
- Faculty
- Engineering Sciences
- Department website
- Biochemical Engineering
- Availability
- Year, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 1 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Subject/Module requirements
- A Biochemical Engineering major preferred.
Why study Biochemical Engineering at UCL?
UCL was a founding laboratory in the discipline of biochemical engineering and has pioneered teaching of the subject. The department’s Advanced Centre for Biochemical Engineering, a £30 million facility containing state-of-the-art fermentation and downstream processing equipment, facilitates world-class laboratory training on whole pilot-scale bioprocesses.
What you will gain from study at UCL
Our rigorous but flexible programme allows you to take core elements in conjunction with optional modules in which you can focus on underpinning biological science training, an independent research project or process engineering. Our world-class research is used to extend and develop the taught modules.
Teaching and assessment
The programme provides a set of modules for one academic year with lectures, case studies and laboratory activities, each assessed through examination, coursework, or written project report.
Modules in Biochemical Engineering
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Level 1 (FHEQ 4) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENG0003 | Introduction to Biochemical Engineering | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BENG0006 | Bioprocess Analysis | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENG0008 | Commercialisation of Research Ideas | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 3 (FHEQ 6) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENG0024 | Biochemical Reaction Engineering | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BENG0025 | Computer-Aided Bioprocess Engineering | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Level 4 (FHEQ 7) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENG0028 | Vaccine Bioprocessing | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BENG0034 | Integrated Downstream Processing | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BENG0041 | Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| BENG0070 | Bioprocess Research Project | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
Contact details
- Name
- Duygu Dikicioglu
- d.dikicioglu@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 7679 9702