MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering at University of Hull

The MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering develops advanced technical knowledge for careers in the chemical and process industry. Teaching draws on industry relationships, guest speakers, process safety training from industry experts and site visits in the region.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time (September start) or 16 months full-time (January/February start)  |  Intake: February 2027 (16 months); September 2027 (1 year); January 2028 (16 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study areas such as process safety and control, nanomaterials, energy generation from renewable resources, and process modelling and simulation, using software including Aspen Hysys, MATLAB, Ansys and COMSOL and a virtual control room. Modules include the MSc Project (core, 60 credits), Advanced Process Safety, Industrial Process Control and Instrumentation, and Project Management and Research Skills, with options such as Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer, Energy Technologies and Chemical Engineering of Nano-materials.

Career pathways

Graduates may progress to a PhD or roles such as engineer, manager or field supervisor in energy, environment, sustainability, waste and water treatment, food production, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and consultancy.

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