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Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Science and Engineering) BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-22
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
There is a growing need for graduates with a grounding in biological sciences who can understand the translational new technologies required for new medicine commercialisation. This BSc focuses on the early stage development of new medicines, such as stem cell, new vaccines and potential new therapies related to healthcare.
Degree benefits
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This flexible programme enables you to choose different options from an approved list, thereby tailoring your degree towards the engineering, biological or business aspects of new medicine development.
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The department has amongst the most modern and comprehensive biochemical engineering facilities of any university in the world. Valued at over £35 million, it attracts leading industrial collaborators. Practical activities and research projects will quip you with skills sought after by industry.
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Our teaching is designed to help you work at a detailed analytical level, and also to see the bigger picture in terms of addressing environmental and ethical issues.
Your learning
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, case studies, team-based projects and experiments. Leading industrialists and researchers regularly visit the department to provide guest lectures. Case studies are conducted in small teams, and your personal and departmental tutors are available to offer individual support.
Assessment
Written examinations, individual reports, coursework and oral presentations all contribute towards your assessment.
Careers
The core 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, the programme will provide you with skills such as innovative thinking, team-working and computing.
The excitement of 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.
Application deadline
26 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : AAA
Biology and Chemistry required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
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