PhD with Integrated Studies in Formulation Engineering

Tuition is 35,544 USD per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Jul 1, 2027.

The PhD in PhD with Integrated Studies in Formulation Engineering at the University of Birmingham is a 4-year degree for students with a Master's degree. It helps students develop skills in formulation engineering and related fields.

The curriculum includes modules like Bioscience for Graduates, Process Engineering Fundamentals, and Design of Experiments. Students also take specialism modules such as Bioseparations, Chemical NanoEngineering, and Advanced Biomaterials for Healthcare Technologies. These modules help students develop hands-on skills in areas like experiment design and project management.

Graduates can pursue careers as Research Scientists, Formulation Engineers, Process Engineers, or Project Managers in industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, or healthcare. They can work for companies like GlaxoSmithKline, Rolls-Royce, or the National Health Service.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.