Engineering (Biochemical) MEng

University College London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The Engineering (Biochemical) BEng and MEng share a common curriculum of core modules. These are designed to introduce you to biochemical engineering through lectures and tutorials, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning activities, laboratory and pilot plant experience and immersive activities. Knowledge gained in the fundamentals will be applied to a Design Project for manufacture of a biological product in year three. You can choose from a range of options for the MEng year. The final-year project enables students to undertake independent research in a choice of biochemical engineering fields.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

The department has one of the most modern and comprehensive biochemical engineering facilities of any university in the world. Valued at over £35 million, our facilities attract leading industrial collaborators from the biopharmaceutical, cell therapy and industrial biotechnology sectors. Our staff are at the forefront of research in areas such as regenerative medicine, biopharmaceuticals and biofuels. We are committed to research-based teaching through UCL's Connected Curriculum, meaning students will be exposed to the newest developments in these fields. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chartered Engineers (IChemE). It provides the essential entry point to Chartered Engineering Status (CEng), and can be a stepping-stone to leadership roles in research or industry. We have been pioneers in providing our undergraduates with training to help them understand the business environment in which the life sciences operate. This will prepare you better for your future career.

The core science, engineering, business and leadership skills that you acquire will provide you with excellent and diverse career prospects. In addition to your core subject knowledge, the programme will provide you with skills such as innovative thinking, team-working and computing. The excitement of taking biological advances towards new medicines and greener sustainable processes is creating an ever-growing need for biochemical engineering graduates in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, biofuels, chemical, environment and food industries. After graduation you will be equipped for a wide range of roles: from conducting research and designing manufacturing facilities to contributing to specific aspects of bioprocess development. Many of our graduates work on managing the multi-million pound investments that produce life science drugs. As this field is new and constantly innovating, many students go on to pursue doctorates, often in collaboration with industry.

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

This programme is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) as satisfying the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Pilot
  • Engineering
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Biochemical
  • Thermodynamics
  • Bioprocesses
  • Molecular Biology
  • Bioprocess Analysis
  • Integrated Engineering
  • Bioreactor Engineering

Course programme

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
  • Fluid Flow and Mixing in Bioprocesses
  • Thermodynamics
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Bioprocess Analysis
  • Mathematical Modelling and Analysis I
  • Design and Professional Practice I
  • Integrated Engineering
Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Downstream Processing for Engineers
  • Fermentation and Bioreactor Engineering
  • Biochemistry of Protein Production for Biochemical Engineers
  • Heat and Mass Transfer in Bioprocesses
  • Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II
  • Design and Professional Skills II
Optional modules

You will be able to select one subject from the Integrated Engineering Programme list of Minor subjects.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Bioprocess Plant Design
  • Biochemical Reaction Engineering
  • Computer Aided Bioprocess Engineering
  • Molecular Biology for Bioprocess Engineers
  • Chemistry and Industrial Biotechnology

Optional modules

You will continue with two modules in your selected Minor subject from year two.

Year 4

Core or compulsory module(s)

Route: Biochemical Engineering:

  • Bioprocess Systems Engineering
  • Industrial Synthetic Biology
  • Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control
  • Sustainable Industrial Processes and Biorefineries
  • Bioprocess Research Project

Route: Chemical Engineering:

  • Advanced Safety and Loss Prevention
  • Process Dynamics and Control
  • Energy Systems and Sustainability
  • Fluid-particle Systems
  • Research Project

Route: Bioprocess Management:

  • Advanced Bioprocess Business Plan
  • Bioprocess Research Project
  • Bioprocess Systems Engineering
  • Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control
  • Business in a Competitive Environment
  • Cell Therapy Biology, Bioprocessing and Clinical Translation
  • Project Management

Year in Industry students undertake research on an industrial placement.

Study Abroad students will undertake a research project at an approved university in the EU, North America, South-East Asia or Australia.

Optional modules

Students on the Biochemical Engineering, Bioprocess Management and Chemical Engineering routes will select credits from a range of optional modules. For more detailed information please see the MEng Prospective Studentspage. Students on the Year in Industry route will select four modules from the Modular Training for the Bioprocess Industries programme (MBI) to study at UCL.

Your learning

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, case studies, team-based projects and laboratory and pilot-plant based practicals. Leading industrialists and researchers regularly visit the department to give guest lectures. Our programmes offer regular opportunities for students to put their learning into practice through the use of scenarios. Case studies and the Design Project are conducted in small teams, with your tutors offering individual support.

Assessment

Written examinations, individual reports, coursework, lab work and oral presentations all contribute towards your assessment.


Additional information

Overseas students fee

£25,960 (2018/19)

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