Program Overview

Chemical Engineering MSc

The Chemical Engineering MSc program is designed for individuals interested in chemistry and the chemical industry, the design and operation of chemical technological systems, and environmentally conscious application of technological processes. This program offers a secure job opportunity and livelihood.

Qualification

The qualification for this program is a Chemical Engineering MSc.

Language

The language of instruction for this program is English.

Start

The program starts in September and February.

Admission and Requirements

For admission to the Chemical Engineering MSc program, completed chemical engineering or bioengineering bachelor's programs are required. Additionally, the following BSc programs are also eligible, but the completion of particular courses is required during the MSc studies:

• Materials engineering
• Wood engineering
• Light industrial engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Chemistry In any case, applicants must take an online entrance test.

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Students can study at BME with a scholarship or as a self-funded student, paying tuition fees. Various scholarships help cover tuition fees and living expenses during studies. Successful PhD students may receive additional support from research grants.

Preparatory Program

A preparatory program is not available for this course.

Curriculum

Chemical engineer MSc students gain high-level knowledge in natural sciences, engineering, informatics, and economics, as well as humanities, making them suitable for R&D tasks and high-level management activities in chemical and related industries.

Natural Sciences

• Chemistry and biotechnology: Organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, design of experiments, computational chemistry, biotechnology (15 credits)
• Physics: Physics for chemical engineers (3 credits)
• Mathematics: Differential equations (3 credits)

Additional Skills

• Management and communication: Technology management, quality control, chemical production control, social and visual communication (6 credits)
• Elective subjects: Specific courses of the university (6 credits)

Advanced Courses

• Materials science: Analytical methods in materials science, structural materials, and polymers (8 credits)
• Chemical technology: Process engineering, organic chemical technology (9 credits)
• Physical chemistry and catalysis: Physical and structural chemistry, environmentally benign and catalytic processes (10 credits)

Specializations

• Modern chemical technology, analytical chemistry, or materials science (20 credits)

Projects

• Summer practice (4 weeks), thesis project (30 credits)

Career Options

The purpose of the program is to train chemical engineers according to the needs of the economy and the labor market. Graduates will be able to develop concepts, models, and designs, operate, manage, and maintain chemical and chemical technological systems and processes. They will be qualified for the development of chemical and chemical technologies, processes, and new materials, for energy-efficient and environmentally conscious application of technological processes, to perform management, control, and organizational tasks, and to carry out research, development, planning, and innovation tasks in the field.