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PGCert Process Technology & Management (Distance Learning) at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PGCert is the one-year exit award of the part-time online MSc Process Technology & Management, accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers and designed for engineers working in industry.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Department: Chemical and Process Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months part-time (distance learning)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year of the MSc: Process Design Principles and Process Analysis in Chemical Engineering in semester 1, then Project Management and Advanced Process Design in semester 2.

Career pathways

Graduates move into engineering management, process engineering and related roles; the IChemE accreditation provides a route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Job titles include Operations Director, Process Engineer, Engineering Manager and Senior Research Engineer; employers include BOC, BP, Centrica, GlaxoSmithKline, Pfizer and Schlumberger.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in chemical engineering or a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. Entry may be possible with other qualifications where there is evidence of relevant experience and the ability to study at an advanced level. Applicants out of full-time education for over two years supply a CV; two referees are required. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent test (University of Strathclyde standard requirement).

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months part-time (distance learning)

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