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Students
Tuition Fee
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Chemical Engineering | Environmental Engineering | Process Engineering
Area of study
Engineering | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-09-01-
About Program

Program Overview


Environmental Process Engineering MSc

Overview

The Environmental Process Engineering MSc is a 12-month full-time program that equips students with the skills required to address environmental problems such as contaminated land, water, and air. The course is taught by staff with diverse experience working in the contaminated land, water, and air industrial sectors and who lead cutting-edge research in environmental technologies.


Why Study at Nottingham?

Our MSc Environmental Process Engineering program provides the extra training companies expect from the next generation of environmental process engineers, producing employable graduates with the potential to be future leaders of industry. We are 2nd in the UK for top employers (High Fliers Graduate Report 2022) and in the world top 70 universities for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). The course is accredited by the IChemE and the IOM3, supporting you on your path to chartership.


What to Expect

We specialize in group-based learning, supporting you to improve your team-working and communication skills, which is essential to your future success as an engineering leader. We offer a wide range of learning support, including embedded English language teaching.


Accreditation

  • Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
  • Accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)

Expert Teaching

  • Learn from research, industrial, and teaching experts

Rankings

  • 2nd most targeted university by top employers in the UK, and have been in the top 10 since 2013 (The Graduate Market High Fliers Research)
  • 4th in the UK for chemical engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 6th in the UK for chemical engineering (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 2nd highest in the UK for female engineering graduate earnings, five years after graduation (Institute for Fiscal Studies data)
  • 5th in the UK for chemical engineering (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

Course Content

The course is taught over a 12-month period, with a total of 180 credits.


  • In the autumn semester, you will complete 40 credits, including 30 compulsory credits and 10 optional credits.
  • In the spring semester, you will work on 50 credits, with 40 compulsory credits and 10 optional credits.
  • Throughout the year, you’ll also engage in a 30-credit compulsory design project, which spans both semesters, allowing you to apply your knowledge to real-world challenges.
  • In the summer, you will undertake an individual project worth 60 credits, allowing you to focus on an in-depth research or industry project.

Modules

Core Modules

  • Accelerated Design Training (autumn and spring) 30 credits
  • Environmental Risk Assessment (autumn) 10 credits
  • Research Planning (spring) 10 credits
  • Contaminated Land (spring) 10 credits
  • Air pollution 2 (spring) 10 credits
  • Water Treatment Engineering 10 credits
  • MSc Project 60 credits

Additional Core Modules

  • Students who have not studied their first degree at University of Nottingham must also take:
    • Water Treatment (autumn) 10 credits
    • Air Pollution 1 (autumn) 10 credits
  • Students who have previously studied BEng Environmental and Chemical or BEng Environmental Engineering at University of Nottingham can instead take:
    • Biochemical Engineering (autumn) 10 credits
    • Industrial Process Analysis (autumn) 10 credits

Optional Modules

  • Food Processing (autumn) 10 credits
  • Energy Storage (spring) 10 credits
  • Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship (spring) 10 credits
  • Renewable Energy from Wastes (autumn) 10 credits

Learning and Assessment

How You Will Learn

  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Lab sessions
  • Group study
  • Practical classes
  • Independent study
  • Self-study
  • Tutorials

How You Will Be Assessed

  • Coursework
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project

Entry Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering subject or related scientific discipline.
  • Work experience: Applicants who do not meet the entry criteria, but have significant work industry experience may be accepted on to the programme.
  • English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)

Fees

  • Home / UK: To be confirmed
  • International: To be confirmed

Careers

  • Careers advice
  • Job prospects
  • Accreditation
  • Placements

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students. Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills, and meet employers.


Graduate Destinations

The growing need for environmental protection has generated high demand for good quality environmental engineers. The career options for environmental engineers focus on environmental issues and aspects.


This course equips students with skills suitable for a wide range of careers within UK and internationally. These include:


  • Petrochemicals
  • Foods
  • Pollution protection
  • Nanotechnology
  • Academic research
  • Consultancy

Career Progression

100% of postgraduates from the School of Chemical Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £34,125.


Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

This course is accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)


Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)

This course is accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)


Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Environmental Engineering MSc program at the University of Nottingham aims to develop graduates into employable professionals who can lead and manage in the field of environmental engineering. The program examines environmental issues such as air pollution, energy efficiency, contaminated land, and water. It equips graduates with high-level competencies in process engineering design, environmental assessment, resource management, and technological innovation. The program is designed to provide students with the skills required to be eligible for Chartered Engineer/Chartered Environmentalist status.


Outline:

The program follows a modular structure, with students completing 180 credits over a 12-month period. Students will complete:

  • 70 credits of core modules
  • 20 credits of optional modules
  • a 30 credit development project providing skills in advanced design practice
  • 60 credit summer project which develops skills in research
  • The program utilizes an integrated approach in which lectures, classes, laboratories, and information technology form key elements.

Assessment:

Students will be assessed with a combination of methods, relating to the module learning outcomes and activities. You must pass each module with at least 50% to progress.


Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of research, industrial, and teaching experts. The program utilizes an integrated approach in which lectures, classes, laboratories, and information technology form key elements.


Careers:

The growing need for environmental protection has generated high demand for good quality environmental engineers. The career options for environmental engineers focus on environmental issues and aspects. This course equips students with skills suitable for a wide range of careers within the UK and internationally. These include:

  • petrochemicals
  • foods
  • pollution protection
  • nanotechnology
  • academic research
  • consultancy

Other:

  • The program is accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining).
  • The program is ranked 10th in The Guardian University Guide 2023 for Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
  • The program is ranked 8th in the Complete University Guide 2024 for Chemical and Environmental Engineering.
  • The program is ranked 2nd highest in the UK for female engineering graduate earnings, five years after graduation.
  • The program is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

£11,850 International fees:


£28,600

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:


Home / UK students

  • Undergraduate degree 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an engineering-related field.
  • Applicants with a high 2:2 (or international equivalent) and substantial work experience may also be considered.

EU / International students

  • Undergraduate degree 2:1 (or international equivalent) in an engineering-related field.
  • Applicants with a high 2:2 (or international equivalent) and substantial work experience may also be considered.

Alternative qualifications

  • We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.
  • We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis.
  • We may also consider relevant work experience.
  • If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)
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