Overview

The Biochemical Engineering BEng programme offered by UCL is an interdisciplinary programme that blends applied biology, mathematics and engineering thinking. It is ideal for those who enjoy using science to solve real-world issues.

Throughout the programme, core modules will introduce you to the foundations of biochemical engineering. You'll attend lectures, use our state-of-the-art practical training facilities, and engage in scenario-based learning activities to get hands-on experience in a diverse range of fields, from tackling biopharmaceutical process development to evaluating the sustainability of biofuels.

The programme builds up to the Design Project in Year 3. This is your opportunity to apply your acquired knowledge to a case study, where you are tasked with creating a process for the manufacture of a biopharmaceutical product – from facility design to techno-economic evaluation.

Careers

The science, engineering, business and leadership skills that you acquire on the programme will provide you with excellent and diverse career prospects. In addition to your core subject knowledge in biochemical engineering, the programme will provide you with the analytical, problem-solving and numeracy skills desired by a wide range of sectors.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Engineering Design Project
Applied Science and Experimentation
Engineering Mathematics and Science
Engineering Challenges
Design and Professional Skills (Biochemical Engineering)
Mathematical Modelling and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 112 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

75

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Grades

AAA

Subjects

Mathematics required, plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

GCSEs

English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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