MSc in Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering
Gothenburg, Sweden
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
SEK 160,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* tuition fees for non-EU/EEA students
Introduction
In a rapid and ever-changing world, the role and impact of modern chemical processes have never been more important. But to ensure sustainability and economic viability in commercial products and processes, efficiency, flexibility, safety, and minimal environmental impact are of the utmost importance.
This master’s program will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to refine these processes and streamline the conversion of commodities into finished products. You will investigate how to decrease the use of scarce natural resources and fossil fuels and replace them with renewable alternatives, how to turn waste into new products, minimize emissions and develop the next generation of exhaust treatments and renewable fuels. In these areas and many more, chemical engineers have an essential role to play in the transition to a sustainable society.
The program will equip you with comprehensive knowledge of aspects of chemical engineering central to the production of materials and energy. You will learn to design and evaluate sustainable and innovative processes and systems, and to plan, perform, and evaluate experiments at lab, pilot, and plant scales. You will also receive extensive education and training in critical analysis and modeling of new chemical phenomena, and look at questions and considerations in sustainability and environmental issues.
The courses in the program cover the bases of sustainable technology, the production of renewable materials, and efficiency in energy usage. More in-depth knowledge is obtained through three profile tracks available within the program: Sustainable development, Modelling and Design, and Forest Based Products and Related Processes. Topics such as process design, biorefining and cellulose technology form some of the fundamental areas of the program.
Most of the courses in the program will consist of group work with open-ended, complex, real-life scenarios. You will have the opportunity to try alternative strategies and evaluate your ideas in comparison with existing industrial solutions. You will be trained to identify and formulate problems, collect, interpret and critically examine technical data and information, and embrace challenges with a bold and fearless attitude, in a professional and international atmosphere.
Career
Many industrial sectors recruit students who graduate from this program; some examples include pulp and paper, chemical, food and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy, recycling, battery production, and consultancy companies. Many new areas have emerged at the intersection between chemical engineering and other fields of engineering and science, and graduates of Innovative and sustainable chemical engineering have also new and exciting career opportunities in a wide range of fields.
Following graduation, you are qualified to work in research and the development of innovative and sustainable products and processes, production and process technology, and advanced technical support. In general, you can work as a project manager or team expert in developing new products and processes. You can also work as a process engineer and be responsible for operating large processes.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year, the programme starts with four compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Innovative and sustainable chemical engineering. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Biorefinery
- Design and analysis of experiments
- Industrial energy systems
- Advanced chemical reaction engineering
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year, you must complete a master's thesis to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Many industrial sectors recruit students who graduate from this programme; some examples include pulp and paper, chemical, food and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy, recycling, battery production and consultancy companies. Many new areas have emerged at the intersection between chemical engineering and other fields of engineering and science, and graduates of Innovative and sustainable chemical engineering have also new and exciting career opportunities in a wide range of fields.
Following graduation, you are qualified to work in research and the development of innovative and sustainable products and processes, production and process technology and advanced technical support. In general, you can work as a project manager or team expert in developing new products and processes. You can also work as a process engineer and be responsible for operating large processes.