MSci Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering at University of Strathclyde

MSci Applied Chemistry & Chemical Engineering gives a grounding in the principles of chemistry and chemical engineering with an industrial focus, bridging the gap between engineers and chemists. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institution of Chemical Engineers, with teaching shared equally between the Departments of Pure & Applied Chemistry and Chemical & Process Engineering.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Departments of Pure & Applied Chemistry and Chemical & Process Engineering  |  Duration: Five years (Years 1 to 5)  |  Study mode: full-time (integrated masters)  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers chemistry, mathematics and chemical engineering with practical classes and an elective. Years 2 and 3 cover organic and physical chemistry, practical organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, fluid flow and heat transfer, process analysis and statistics, and mathematics. Year 4 includes a Chemical Engineering Design research project, further physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and spectroscopy, and process control and environmental technology, with a research project in the final year.

Career pathways

Graduates enter all branches of the chemical industry, from nanotechnology to large-scale chemical plants and the drinks and pharmaceutical sectors, and are eligible to apply for Chartered Chemist and Chartered Chemical Engineer status through the dual accreditation.

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