Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc

Program Overview

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Overview

This MSc is for those who already have an engineering or science-based degree. You'll apply your industry knowledge to:

improve sustainability

reduce the environmental impact of systems, processes and products

You'll gain an

in-depth knowledge of sustainable engineering

and learn about

cleaner and more innovative environmental technologies

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Our aim is to give you an appreciation for energy generation and the motivation behind energy management.

We’ll introduce you to:

the principles of cleaner design and manufacture

the concepts and methodology used in environmental design

the need for a holistic view of product and service sustainability

There is a

growing demand for graduates in this industry

. And you’ll benefit from our network links with the Energy Institute. You'll also be able to connect and learn from our previous graduates.

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Program Outline

What you'll learn

During this course, you’ll gain a

specialist knowledge

in:

sustainability principles and challenges in a business and industrial context

sustainable processing through industrial symbiosis

renewable energy options

energy management principles

new and innovative materials and recycling

waste and resource minimisation

Core skills

you’ll learn include:

energy management

sustainable design and manufacture

sustainable industry

recycling and life cycle assessment for sustainable materials

environmental auditing

carbon accounting

research and communication skills

problem solving, teamwork and time management

You’ll also learn about:

environmental, economic and social issues

the impact of industrial processes

the societal requirements for sustainable development and corporate responsibility in industry

the limited availability of raw materials and the importance of recycling in a circular economy

the critical raw materials, novel materials and factors affecting recycling

the embedded energy and CO

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footprint associated with extraction, processing and recycling of materials

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Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Course content changes

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions.

Sustainable Chemical Engineering MSc modules

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Specialist routes

You'll discuss your optional module selection with the Degree Programme Director. They will advise on the following specialist routes:

Sustainable Chemical Engineering

Environmental Management

Materials

Compulsory Modules	Credits
Energy Management	10
Sustainable Industry	10
Research, Communication and Professional Skills	20
Recycling and Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Materials	10
Chemical Engineering Dissertation	60

Optional Modules	Credits
Environmental Engineering for the Global South	10
Air Pollution	10
Remediating Contaminated Land	10
Business and Environmental Management	10
Fuel Cells System 1	10
Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage	10
Lifetime Prediction & Design for Reliability	20
Advanced Materials for Energy Applications	20
Process Intensification	10
Stability and Sustainability of Materials	10
Modelling Materials and Processes	20
Renewable Energy: Technology for circular and hydrogen economies	10
Renewable Energy: Biomass and Bioenergy	10
Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics	10
Environmental Impact Assessment	10
Introduction to Hydro, Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy	10
Introduction to Photovoltaics	10
Project Management Appreciation	10