Program Overview

Chemical Engineering (with Advanced Practice) MSc

Overview

The MSc Chemical Engineering (with Advanced Practice) course is ideal for chemical engineering undergraduates or those working in the chemical and process industries seeking professional development, promotion, or to stay up-to-date with industry standards and research.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Advanced Chemical Engineering Design
• Advanced Fluid Dynamics
• Advanced Practice
• Electrochemical Principles
• Engineering Research Project
• Process Improvement and Optimisation
• Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
• Sustainability in Chemical Engineering

Course Structure

The course is available in three routes:

• MSc Chemical Engineering – one year full-time
• MSc Chemical Engineering – two years part-time
• MSc Chemical Engineering (with Advanced Practice) – two years full-time

The two-year master's degree with advanced practice enhances your qualification by adding a vocational or research-based internship to the one-year master's programme.

How You Learn

You learn through lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. Industry-specific software is introduced and used in practical IT labs to ensure relevant experience for your career goals.

How You Are Assessed

The course assessment tests subject knowledge, independent thought, and skills acquisition. Assessments include assignments, portfolios, group work, technical reports, oral presentations, formal exams, and dissertation.

Entry Requirements

You need a first degree in chemical engineering, process engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline equivalent to at least a UK second-class (2.2) honours degree. Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.

Employability

Chemical engineers are employed worldwide in activities including research and development, design, and plant operation. They are involved in a wide range of sectors including utilities, construction, defence, chemicals, oil, pharmaceuticals, energy, and environment.

Professional Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Fees

• Fee for UK applicants: £5,417.50 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £10,000 a year

Length and Start Date

• Length: September enrolment: 20 months, January enrolment: 24 months, including two summer breaks
• Start date: January or September

Why Choose Teesside?

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher-level qualification, specialist knowledge, and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills, and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.