Engineering Biology applies engineering principles to biology and aims to exploit our synthetic biology knowledge to drive the bioeconomy. We are creating a world leading hub for research, development and implementation in this nascent field. Bringing together the Engineering Biology research community across Oxford, our Network provides a home for shared learning and practice across and between disciplines towards translating concepts and technologies into products with real-world impact that capture economic and societal value. Central to this is our commitment to creating and supporting the next generation of industrial and academic leaders in Engineering Biology, empowered with the tools and knowhow to realise its ambition. We are home to the Oxford cohort of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Engineering Biology (EngBioCDT) , and to additional students funded through the EEBio Programme Grant, several of whom are also supported by industry partnership. These activities provide the critical mass needed for supporting training and leadership across Engineering Biology at Oxford.
Students
We welcome enquiries from prospective students and industry sponsors, as well as from those already studying at Oxford. Each year we receive a new cohort of students in September, with applications typically closing in February/March.
For those studying towards a DPhil (Oxford's name for a PhD), we offer training in the fundamental understanding of biological systems and the principles of engineering, including mathematics and computing; translational aspects including innovation, commercialisation, and responsible research and innovation; and career development. Each year, a summer school takes place in June/July which includes talks from engineering biology leaders, pitches from innovation in engineering biology projects, and outreach activities.
EngBioCDT and EEBio Programme Grant students are full members of the Oxford Engineering Biology community and encouraged to join in with all Oxford Engineering Biology events.
