Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc

Program Overview

Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc

Overview

The Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc programme provides the extra training companies expect from the next generation of chemical engineers, producing employable graduates with the potential to be future leaders of industry.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time), not available part-time
• Start Date: September 2025
• UK Fees: £12,750
• International Fees: £30,750
• Entry Requirements: 2:1 degree in a relevant engineering subject or related scientific discipline

Course Content

The course 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
• 30 credit development project providing skills in advanced design practice
• 60 credit summer project which develops skills in research

Core Modules

• Accelerated Design Training (autumn and spring) 30 credits
• Advanced Rheology and Materials (autumn) 10 credits
• Food Processing (autumn) 10 credits
• Renewable Energy from Wastes (autumn) 10 credits
• Research Planning (spring) 10 credits
• Multiphase Systems (spring) 10 credits
• Advanced Reaction Engineering (spring) 10 credits
• Advanced Computational Methods (spring) 10 credits
• MSc Project (summer) 60 credits

Optional Modules

• Biochemical Engineering (autumn) 10 credits
• Water Treatment (autumn) 10 credits
• Geoenergy Engineering (autumn) 10 credits
• Advanced Biochemical Engineering (spring) 10 credits
• Water Treatment Engineering 10 credits
• Process Risk Benefit and Analysis (spring) 10 credits

Learning and Assessment

• How you will learn: Lectures, seminars, lab sessions, group study, practical classes, self-study, independent study, tutorials
• How you will be assessed: Coursework, group coursework, examinations, presentation, research project

Entry Requirements

• Home / UK students: 2:1 degree in a relevant engineering subject or related scientific discipline
• EU / International students: 2:1 degree in a relevant engineering subject or related scientific discipline
• Alternative qualifications: We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis
• 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

• Qualification: MSc
• Home / UK: £12,750
• International: £30,750

Careers

• Careers advice: We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job prospects: Our graduates have gained top jobs with major companies
• Accreditation: This course is accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Placements: We have a dedicated staff in the department to work with the Careers and Employability and Industrial Placements Teams, helping support our students to find summer and graduate jobs

Funding

• Scholarships: We offer a range of international masters scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers
• Government loans: There are many ways to fund your postgraduate course, from scholarships to government loans

Where you will learn

• University Park Campus: University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities
• Facilities: You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre

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Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Chemical Engineering program at the University of Nottingham provides advanced training in chemical engineering, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the industry. The program focuses on areas such as chemical and petroleum processing, energy efficiency, carbon capture, and water treatment.

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
• 30 credit development project providing skills in advanced design practice
• 60 credit summer project which develops skills in research
The program utilizes an integrated educational approach in which lectures, example classes, laboratories, and information technology form key elements.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework
• Group coursework
• Examinations
• Presentations
• Research projects
Students must pass each module with at least 50% to progress.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals. Teaching methods include:

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

Careers:

Graduates of the program have found employment in a range of industries, including:

• Oil and gas
• Petrochemicals
• Food
• Environmental protection
• Nanotechnology
• Consultancy and management
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.

Other:

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

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| Home / UK: | £11,850 |

| International: | £28,600 |