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Engineering

Master of Philosophy in Advanced Chemical Engineering at University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The programme is a full-time course occupying 11 months and is structured as follows: Students come into College residence in late September/early October. During the first two terms, students take a total of ten taught modules, the choice of which includes a combination of core chemical engineering modules and elective modules based on engineering and business/management-related subjects. From March to August, students undertake a full-time research project, the results of which are submitted as a dissertation.

Faculty: School of Technology  |  Department: Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology  |  Duration: 11 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

An understanding of how discoveries and other ideas can be exploited effectively, including new company spin-outs, reorganisation of existing company structures, technology licensing, etc., by undertaking a series of business-based modules to include topics such as financing and marketing. The ability to define, organise, and undertake a research project within a specified period of time and to report it in writing and by seminar in an acceptable manner. Thesis / Dissertation From March to August, students undertake a full-time research project, the results of which are submitted as a dissertation not exceeding 10,000 words.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a First class Honours Degree. Because of the advanced technical coursework to be undertaken, the intake will be primarily of students with a first-class honours degree in chemical engineering (or a close equivalent, such as biochemical engineering). English language: IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (Listening 7.0, Writing 7.0, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7.0). International applicants needing a visa require ATAS clearance after an offer.

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,856 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 51,084 a year (2027/28). University Composition Fee (tuition) for 2027 entry; maintenance/living costs excluded. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 11 months full-time

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