MSc Advanced Chemical & Process Engineering (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A part-time online distance-learning programme, accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), for graduates 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 own 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 and Advanced Process Design, plus an option from Programming & Optimisation, Finance for Engineers, Project Management and Managing People. Year 2 offers three options from Advanced Process Safety, Petroleum Engineering, Molecular Simulation in Chemical Engineering, Clean Combustion Technologies and Electrochemical Energy Devices, plus Ethics, Sustainability & Environmental Engineering and a further option. Year 3 is a work-based Individual Project.

Career pathways

Supports progression into engineering management, redevelopment as an engineer or a move into a new industry, and validates skills and competency to employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally at least a second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in chemical engineering or a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline; other qualifications may be considered if they meet the same standard. Applicants must currently be working in a relevant role that allows completion of the work-based project.

GBP 5,100 a year (2027/28). Listed as 'All students'; annual fee payable for each of the three years of the programme, subject to annual increase. Tuition only. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 36 months part-time

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