Program Overview

MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design

Overview

The MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design is a specialized master's program in Chemical Engineering that aims to enable students with a prior qualification in chemical engineering to acquire a deep and systematic conceptual understanding of the principles of process design and integration in relation to the petroleum, gas, and chemicals sectors of the process industries.

Entry Requirements

• A 2(i) (upper second class honours) first degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Applicants with a high 2(ii) will be considered and are welcome to apply.

Application and Selection

• Apply online
• Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must meet all the conditions of their offer by 31 July 2025.

Course Details

• Degree awarded: Master of Science
• Duration: 12 months Full Time
• Course options:
  • Full-time: Y
  • Part-time: N
  • Full-time distance learning: N
  • Part-time distance learning: N

Course Description

The program started in the Department of Chemical Engineering (UMIST) over twenty years ago, focusing on energy efficiency, efficient use of raw materials, and emissions reduction. The course aims to develop students' skills in implementing engineering models, optimization, and process simulation, in the context of chemical processes, using bespoke and commercially available software.

Course Structure and Content

• First trimester: All students take course units on energy systems, utility systems, and computer-aided process design.
• Second trimester: Students choose three elective units from a range covering reaction systems, distillation systems, distributed and renewable energy systems, biorefining, and oil and gas processing.
• Two research-related units: Students develop their research skills and prepare a proposal for their research project.
• Third trimester: Students carry out the research project, applying their knowledge and skills in process design and integration to investigate a wide range of process technologies and design methodologies.

Industrial Relevance

A key feature of the course is the applicability and relevance of the learning to the process industries. The program is underpinned by research activities in the Centre for Process Integration within the School, focusing on energy efficiency, efficient use of raw materials, and emissions reduction.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025:
  • MSc (full-time):
    • UK students (per annum): £15,000
    • International, including EU, students (per annum): £37,500

Scholarships/Sponsorships

The University of Manchester offers a number of postgraduate-taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The course aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including:

• Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
• Goal 9: Industry, innovation, and infrastructure
• Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
• Goal 15: Life on land

School/Faculty Overview

The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching, we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way.