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MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 12 months full-time

Masters Degree Description

Why this course?
Our MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering aims at advancing students’ knowledge and skills in areas crucial for tackling real-world societal challenges. Our graduates can gain enhanced career prospects in a variety of different fields, including pharmaceuticals, energy, food and drink, and environmental engineering. The course also offers specialisation in a particular field enhancing your expertise, in turn making you more competitive in the job market.

The course has a strong project-based approach with opportunities to undertake research, allowing you to work on projects that can contribute to new discoveries and innovations. An interest in research during your MSc studies, can lead to further studies for an MPhil or PhD and subsequently to a research and innovation-oriented career.

Our department is diverse, with students and staff from across the UK and overseas, and from a wide range of professional backgrounds. The course is challenging and provides the opportunity for personal growth, improved independence and confidence.

Entry Requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline.

Entry may be possible with other qualifications provided there is evidence of relevant experience and ability to study at an advanced level.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

There is growing demand for high-calibre graduates who can develop and apply advanced process technologies in chemical and process industries.

Some students may be eligible to apply for PhD places in the department and across the Engineering faculty.

How much will I earn?*
The average graduate salary for an early career chemical engineer is median £30,000
The average salary for chemical engineers is median £55,000
The average salary for a non-chartered chemical engineer is median £39,900
The average salary for a chartered chemical engineer is median £72,000

Module Details

Core modules:

Process Design Principles
Advanced Process Design
Project scoping

Optional modules:

Safety Management Practices
Introduction to Hydrogen Engineering
Clean Combustion Technologies
Petroleum Engineering
Environmental Impact Assessment
Electrochemical Energy Devices
Programming & Optimisation
Molecular Simulation in Chemical Engineering
Project Management
Risk Analysis Management
Financial Engineering
Environmental Engineering for Solving Industrial Challenges
Materials & Microstructures

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