Overview

This 4-year Biochemical Engineering and Bioprocess Leadership programme at University College London (UCL) is a research degree, equivalent to a PhD, with an additional training element designed to develop sector-specific skills and prepare graduates for leadership positions within the bioindustry sector.

All projects are industry collaborative with a significant proportion of the researcher’s time being spent with the sponsoring company.

Research areas

High throughput bioprocess design: the creation of single-use, automation and microfluidic technologies to give fundamental insights into bioprocess design and scale-up

Industrial biotechnology: biocatalysis for the sustainable synthesis of chemicals and pharmaceuticals from renewable resources

Macromolecular medicines: the manufacture of advanced biopharmaceutical therapies including antibodies, genes and recombinant vaccines

Regenerative medicine: the translation of stem cell science into novel cell and tissue-based therapies

Synthetic biology: the rational engineering of biological systems to deliver new safe, efficient and sustainable bioprocess options.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Synthetic Biology or Modelling and Simulation streams

Bioprocess Research and Development

Design of Experiments for Bioprocess Optimisation

Biomolecular and Cellular Analysis

Pilot Plant Unit Operations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Leadership View 14 other PhDs in Leadership in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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92

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree, or a UK Master's degree, in life or physical sciences or engineering, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant industrial experience can also be considered.

Tuition Fee

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International

29000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29000 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

5860 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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