Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering

Program Overview

Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering, MSc

Introduction

The MSc Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering focuses on the use of renewable resources, in particular biomass and carbon dioxide, to produce energy, chemicals, materials and other products in a sustainable way.

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

• Biorefinery for Sustainability: In this course you still study a range of topics, including biofuels from lignocellulose,, sugar and lignin-derived chemicals and materials, comparison of petro- and biorefineries, role of catalysts in biorefineries, and alternative energy sources (plasma, ultrasounds and microwaves).
  • Energy from Biomass (EG50M1)
  • Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (Ccus) (EG504K)

Optional Courses

• Choose ONE from:
  • Geothermal and Hydro Energy (EG503A)
  • Solar Energy (EG503V)

Semester 2

Compulsory Courses

• Mineral Processing and Recycling for Energy Transition: This course focuses on sustainable mining of valuable subsurface resources such as lithium and zinc, their use in batteries and energy transition, as well as the subsequent processing, recycling and reuse of these materials.
• Sustainable Engineering Challenges: This course is concerned with the challenges presented by people, the planet and profitability to sustainability and incorporates learning on tools such as lifecycle assessment, process engineering principles, waste as a resource for energy and products as well as the various standards for managing quality.
• Industrial Biotechnology for Sustainability: In this course you will learn the fundamentals of microbiology and biochemistry, downstream separation, enzyme kinetics, fermentation processes and their use for sustainable production.
• Energy Conversion and Storage (EG55M3)

Semester 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Available Programmes of Study

• MSc
  • Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering
    • Qualification: MSc
    • Duration: 12 months
    • Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
    • Study Mode: Full Time
    • Start Month: September
    • Location: Aberdeen

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: A 2:2 BEng or BSc UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry.
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate: The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must to apply for ATAS clearance.

English Language Requirements

• 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

Document Requirements

• Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
• Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Careers

• The MSc Sustainable Product, Process and Energy Engineering prepares students for careers in various sustainable engineering roles across many different sectors.
• Related job roles include:
  • Carbon Capture Consultant
  • Biomass Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Process Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Sustainability Consultant

Our Experts

• Programme Leader: Dr Davide Dionisi
• Other Experts: Dr Waheed Afzal, Ines Sofia Biscaya Semedo Pereira da Graca

Scholarships

• All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship.
• Learn more about this Aberdeen Global Scholarship here.

Program Outline

You can also take this degree online.

Objectives:

• Provide engineers with the expertise and skills to design and manufacture energy-efficient, waste-reducing, and environmentally sustainable products.
• Meets the growing demand from companies for engineers with sustainability expertise.
• Emphasizes sustainable products and raw materials (metals, chemicals, plastics, recycling).
• Promotes sustainable manufacturing processes for efficient yield and waste reduction.

Outline:

Content:

• Energy from Biomass and Energy Conversion and Storage
• Production of Chemicals from Biomass
• Biorefinery: production of chemicals from Carbon Dioxide
• Sustainable Chemical Processes
• Biotechnology for Industrial Applications
• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

Structure:

• 3 semesters
• Semester 1: 3 core courses + 1 elective (Geothermal & Hydro Energy or Solar Energy)
• Semester 2: 2 core courses
• Semester 3: MSc Individual Project + 3 core courses (if January start) or 1 core course + 1 elective + 1 core course (if September start)

Course Schedule:

• Semester dates vary depending on January or September start.

Assessment:

• Coursework assignments
• Examinations
• MSc Individual Project

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory sessions
• Guest lectures
• Industrial visits
• Online learning resources

Careers:

• Carbon Capture Consultant
• Biomass Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Renewable Energy Engineer
• You will be taught by world-leading experts in the field.
• Scholarships are available for eligible students.
• Entry Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• Document Requirements

EU / International students

£27,000 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year

UK

£11,100 Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year