Our undergraduate course will teach you the scientific principles that underpin chemical engineering and biotechnology, and how these can be applied to solve real-world problems. Our range of postgraduate courses includes taught Masters programmes encompassing biotechnology and chemical engineering research, business and management in bioscience, as well as MPhil by research and PhD opportunities in our research groups or in our Doctoral Training Centre for Sensor Technologies.
We use fundamental science to solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Our multidisciplinary department houses expertise in fundamental science, engineering and mathematics fields, with an overarching drive to deliver real impact in the areas of sustainability and healthcare.
New tool to accelerate Alzheimer's research and drug discovery
A new machine learning method is giving scientists a more accurate way to analyse neural activity, offering fresh insights into diseases like Alzheimer’s and speeding up drug discovery.
Discover how Professor Dame Lynn Gladden – he department's first female chemical engineering professor – has led major advances in research, held prestigious leadership roles, and shaped science policy and sustainability. A fitting story for International Women’s Day.
