Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Chemical engineering

About this course

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects.

We undertake leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative and relevant research on a wide range of topics. Focused on advancing the science and engineering of complex systems and addressing different scales and levels of complexity, the research in the Department is carried out within seven research themes :

  • Advanced functional materials and analytical science

  • Biochemical and bioprocess engineering

  • Catalysis and porous materials

  • Multi-scale modelling

  • Process integration

  • Subsurface energy systems

  • Sustainable industrial systems

    Our breadth of research expertise and highly advanced facilities make us an ideal choice whatever your doctoral interest.

    Facilitating research across chemical engineering and bioscience, chemistry, mathematics and analytical and measurement science, means we can offer you the benefits of a large multidisciplinary institution at the same time as ensuring you are given personal support for your professional development.

    Explore the range of research projects we offer, as well as the development and network opportunities you can expect as one of our postgraduates.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 6 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Chemical engineering