MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering

Program Overview

Overview

The MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering is a flexible online degree that prepares students for careers in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food, and environmental science. The program focuses on developing advanced technical skills in chemical and process engineering, with an emphasis on safety and sustainability.

Key Info

• Learning mode: Online
• Study level: Postgraduate SCQF Level 11
• Credits: 180
• Typical duration: 27 - 30 months
• Start month: September or January
• Indicative cost: £14,620

What You'll Study

• Masters (180 credits)
• Exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
• Exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
• Start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (15 credits)

Master of Science - 180 credits

• 8 x 15-credit courses
• 1 x 60-credit project

Compulsory Courses

• Separation and Product Purification (15 credits)
• Air and Water Pollution Control (15 credits)
• Catalyst and Reactor Design (15 credits)
• Process Design, Layout and Materials (15 credits)

Optional Courses - September term

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (15 credits)
• Safety and Risk Management (15 credits)
• Loss of Containment (15 credits)

Optional Courses - January term

• Process Plant Equipment and Operations (15 credits)
• Applied Risk Analysis and Management (15 credits)
• Human Factors Engineering (15 credits)

Project

• MSc Individual Project (60 credits)

How You'll Study

• Online learning
• Teaching delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Access to a range of resources, including:
  • Video lectures and tutorials
  • Slideshows
  • Reading materials
  • Discussion boards with tutors and peers
  • Online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library

Assessment

• Timed online exams
• Short-answer tests
• Essays
• Presentations

Study Hours

• 15 credits: around 150 hours of study and assessment time
• 30 credits: around 300 hours of study and assessment time

Support

• First-class support structure
• Contact with coordinator via email, MyAberdeen, and Microsoft Teams
• Access to a range of services, including:
  • Careers and Employability Service
  • Disability support
  • IT support
  • Library support
  • Student Support Service
  • Student Learning Service
  • Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA)
  • Toolkit - clever apps and free training

Where This Will Take You

• Graduate with a respected MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen
• Careers in various sectors, including:
  • Chemical and process industries
  • Research and development
  • Clean energy
  • Oil and gas processing
  • Petrochemicals
  • Fine chemicals and beverages
  • Environmental waste management
  • Materials
  • Design firms
  • Agrochemicals
  • Consultancy, and other related fields

Fees and Funding

• Master of Science: £14,620
• Pay-as-you-go qualification
• Additional costs:
  • Learning resources
  • Printing

Entry Requirements

• 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI Academic, or IELTS Online (not IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training)
  • TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition
  • Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency
  • LanguageCert Academic / LanguageCert Academic SELT
  • Oxford ELLT Digital - English Language Level Test Online
  • PTE Academic (online test not accepted)
  • Skills for English: SELT
  • Duolingo - tests taken from 1 July 2024 onward
  • University of Aberdeen English Pre-sessional Programme (PSE)
  • Pre-sessional academic English preparation programmes undertaken at other UK universities

How to Apply

• Apply through our online Applicant Portal
• Upload relevant qualifications and documents
• What you need to apply for this degree:
  • Degree transcript
  • Personal statement
  • Degree certificate
  • CV / Resume

IT Requirements

• Access to a computer (PC, laptop or Mac) with an up-to-date operating system
• Reliable internet access
• Speakers or headphones
• Software: Office365 applications, specialist software for the course (if required)