Key information
Duration: Full-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Jun 2027
Language: English
English requirements:
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines: General Engineering & Technology
Overview
You'll explore physical, chemical, and biological processes to innovate product design and performance, gaining multidisciplinary skills across engineering and science. The Formulation Engineering course from University of Birmingham prepares graduates for leadership roles in the most competitive markets.
Career opportunities
The majority of the students either get a job working with their sponsor company or another one of the industrial partners. Some students progress and stay in Academia, either at the University of Birmingham or elsewhere.
You'll benefit from dedicated careers support tailored to your unique paths. The expert team of Careers Advisers, including a dedicated postgraduate research adviser, offer one-to-one guidance to help researchers navigate career decisions both within and beyond academia.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.
They also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Hydrogen Safety, Policy and Markets
- Advanced Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products and Medical Devices
- Biopharmaceutical Bioprocessing
- Custom Manufacturing
- Data Science for Net-Zero Formulation engineering (DSNZFE)
- Digital Manufacture for Net Zero (DMNZ)
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score)
- PTE Academic: 64
- IELTS: 6
Other requirements
- A 2:1 Honours degree in Chemical Engineering, Biological or Physical Sciences, or Mathematics.
- If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please see the programme website for more information.