MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A one-year MSc in one of the UK's largest chemical engineering departments, with a strong project-based approach. It meets the accreditation requirements of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, allowing graduates to apply for chartered engineer status, and is one of few MSc programmes offering the Safety Management Practices module.

What you will study

A mix of compulsory and elective taught modules and a 12-week individual project (experimental, modelling or conceptual) supervised by the department's researchers. Typical modules include Process Design Principles, Advanced Process Design, Project Scoping, Safety Management Practices, Introduction to Hydrogen Engineering, Clean Combustion Technologies, Petroleum Engineering, Electrochemical Energy Devices, Programming & Optimisation, Molecular Simulation in Chemical Engineering, Project Management and Financial Engineering.

Career pathways

Growing demand for graduates able to develop and apply advanced process technologies in chemical and process industries, including pharmaceuticals; some graduates progress to PhD places in the department and across the Faculty of Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. Entry may be possible with other qualifications where there is evidence of relevant experience and ability to study at an advanced level. University standard for postgraduate taught study: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no individual band below 5.5, unless the course sets its own requirement; other accepted English tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are recognised. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirement can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. Tuition only. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition only. Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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