Program Overview

KE200X Degree Project in Chemical Engineering, Second Cycle

The KE200X Degree Project in Chemical Engineering is a 30.0 credit course offered at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.

Information per Course Offering

The course is offered in the Autumn and Spring semesters. For the Spring 2026 semester, the course starts on January 13, 2026, and ends on June 1, 2026. The course is a full-time study with a 100% pace of study.

Course Details

• Course location: KTH Campus
• Duration: January 13, 2026 - June 1, 2026
• Periods: Spring 2026: P3 (15 hp), P4 (15 hp)
• Pace of study: 100%
• Application code: 60905
• Form of study: Normal Daytime
• Language of instruction: English

Part of Programme

The course is part of the Master's Programme in Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment, year 2, and is a mandatory course.

Examiner and Course Coordinator

The examiners for the course are:

• Matthäus Bäbler
• Göran Lindbergh
• Carina Lagergren
• Amirreza Khataee
• Daniel James Harding
• Ann Cornell
• Kerstin Forsberg
• Frederico Marques Penha
• Klas Engvall
• Christophe Duwig
• Shareq Mohd Nazir
• Rakel Wreland Lindström
• Henrik Kusar
• Stefan Grönkvist
• Efthymios Kantarelis The course coordinator is Stefan Grönkvist.

Course Syllabus

The course syllabus is available in an accessible format on the course page.

Content and Learning Outcomes

Course Contents

The degree project is carried out independently and should include problems that give specialization or broadening within the main subject. The project is supervised by supervisors at KTH and at the workplace if outside KTH.

Intended Learning Outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. demonstrate knowledge of the chosen topic's scientific foundation and established background, in-depth insight into current research and development, as well as in-depth knowledge of related methods.
2. show the ability to holistically, critically, and systematically search, collect, and integrate knowledge, and to identify the need for further knowledge.
3. show the ability to identify, analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, issues, and situations, even with limited information.
4. show the ability to plan and with adequate methods carry out advanced tasks within given time frames, and to evaluate this work.
5. show the ability to clearly present and discuss conclusions and the underlying arguments with different groups both orally and in writing.
6. show the ability to make assessments considering relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects.
7. design and handle products, processes, methods, systems, or technical solutions, taking into consideration human conditions and needs, and the society's aim for economically, socially, and ecologically sustainable development.
8. show the skills required to participate in research and development work, or to work independently in other advanced activities.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• All courses required for issuing the Degree of Bachelor should be completed.
• At least 67.5 credits in completed courses within a Master's program.
• A course in scientific methodology must be reported as completed with a passing grade.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for the course is P (pass) or F (fail).

Examination

The examination is based on a written report, oral presentation, and opposition. The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

To pass the course, the student must have an approved written report, oral presentation, and opposition.

Ethical Approach

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

The course is offered by CBH/Chemical Engineering.

Main Field of Study

The main field of study is Chemical Science and Engineering.

Education Cycle

The education cycle is Second cycle.