Program Overview

Advanced Chemical Engineering, MSc

Introduction

A flexible, industry-focused programme, delivering advanced skills in chemical and process engineering for multiple industry sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and environmental science.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Semester 1

Compulsory Courses

• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
• Separation and Product Purification (EG502Y)
• Air and Water Pollution Control (EX501U)

Optional Courses

• Plus, select TWO from the following:
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V)
  • Safety & Risk Management (EG50S2)
  • Loss of Containment (EG50T5)

Semester 2

Compulsory Courses

• Catalyst and Reactor Design (EG552Q)
• Process Design, Layout & Materials (EG55P8)

Optional Courses

• Plus, select TWO from the following:
  • Process Plant Equipment and Operations (EG55P7)
  • Applied Risk Analysis and Management (EG5558)
  • Human Factors Engineering (EG55P9)

Semester 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD5006)
• Catalyst and Reactor Design (EG552Q)
• Process Design, Layout & Materials (EG55P8)

Optional Courses

• Plus two from the following:
  • Process Plant Equipment and Operations (EG55P7)
  • Applied Risk Analysis and Management (EG5558)
  • Human Factors Engineering (EG55P9)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59M2)

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• Separation and Product Purification (EG502Y)
• Air and Water Pollution Control (EX501U)

Optional Courses

• Plus two from the following:
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V)
  • Safety & Risk Management (EG50S2)
  • Loss of Containment (EG50T5)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc
  • Advanced Chemical Engineering
    • Qualification: MSc
    • Duration: 12 months
    • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
    • Study Mode: Full Time
    • Start Month: September
    • Location: Aberdeen

Fee Information

• Self-funded international students commencing eligible postgraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £8,000 tuition waiver.
• Graduates of the University of Aberdeen are eligible for the Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship, which reduces the tuition fee to £7,000.

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship.

Related Programmes

• Petroleum Engineering
• Process Safety
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Safety and Reliability Engineering

How You'll Study

• Learning Methods:
  • Group Projects
  • Individual Projects
  • Lab Work
  • Lectures
  • Research
  • Tutorials

Why Study Advanced Chemical Engineering?

• Chemical engineers are highly sought after across a wide range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and drink renewable energy and environmental protection.
• Students of this programme will also get the opportunity to visit companies and view their facilities.
• The MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering is designed specifically for chemical engineering graduates, or graduates of related disciplines, who aspire to gain a further qualification, advanced technical skills and knowledge in the field of chemical and process engineering.

Careers

• Graduates of this programme will find employment opportunities in research and development as well as in industrial fields including oil and gas processing, petrochemicals, fine chemicals and beverages, clean energy, environmental waste management, materials, agrochemicals, process safety, consultancy, and many technical areas.

Accreditation

• This degree holds accreditation from IChemE.

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr Waheed Afzal

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
  • Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate

English Language Requirements

• To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently.
• The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
  • IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
  • PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
  • Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169