Formulation Engineering EngD

University of Birmingham

Course overview Embark on an EPSRC-sponsored doctoral programme that blends industry-based research with Masters-level training. Recognised by IChemE, this Formulation EngD helps you advance toward Chartered Engineer status while driving impactful change in engineering. You'll explore physical, chemical, and biological processes to innovate product design and performance, gaining multidisciplinary skills across engineering and science. Our programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in the most competitive markets. Course highlights 6th in the UK for Chemical Engineering Complete University Guide 2026 Birmingham is ranked 76th in the QS World University Rankings 2026, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us 11th amongst UK universities. The Formulation Engineering EngD is a four year postgraduate course consisting of study and research, mainly based in industry. You'll examine the physical, chemical and biological processes that create product structure. Your work will centre on achieving the desired performance of the product and the means to achieve this. This approach places new demands on interdisciplinarity and innovation. You'll develop a framework of understanding for the design, manufacture and performance assessment of formulated products. During your research you'll make useful industry connection as you build skills to make you suited to a successful career inside and outside of academia.