MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Management at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A part-time online distance-learning programme, accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), for graduates of related science and engineering disciplines working full-time in the chemical, pharmaceutical, process and related industries. Taught content is delivered online and the final-year project is normally completed in the student's workplace. Students may exit with a postgraduate diploma after two years or a postgraduate certificate after the first year.

What you will study

Year 1 covers Process Design Principles, Process Analysis in Chemical Engineering, Project Management and Advanced Process Design. Year 2 offers three options from Advanced Process Safety, Petroleum Engineering, Molecular Simulation in Chemical Engineering, Clean Combustion Technologies and Electrochemical Energy Devices, plus Managing People and options such as Finance for Engineers and Programming & Optimisation. Year 3 is a work-based Individual Project.

Career pathways

Supports progression into management, industrial or research roles or a move into a new industry, and validates skills and competency to peers and employers. The modular structure allows the degree to be tailored to industries such as food and drink, pharmaceutical and water treatment.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant degree subject. Other qualifications are considered if they meet the same standard; a definite answer is given once a full application has been received.

GBP 5,100 a year (2027/28). Listed as 'All students'. Tuition only; fee shown for the MSc (three-year part-time programme). Source

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months part-time

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