MSc by Research Chemical Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

MSc by Research in Chemical Engineering at Swansea University, based at Bay Campus. Students work with a member of academic staff on a research project in chemical engineering or a related area.

Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April, July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include advanced oxidation processes, membrane separation, biochemical engineering, biomanufacturing, nanotechnology applications, cell and tissue engineering, non-thermal plasma technology, colloid science, desalination, ozonation, pharmaceutical and polymer engineering, rheology, separation and transport processes, and water and wastewater treatment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or a related discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics or another engineering discipline. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (or Swansea-recognised equivalent). One reference is required before the application goes to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also consider the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience. Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee for start dates in the stated academic year. Fee is for the 1-year programme. Source

Intake: October, January, April, July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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