Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc
Leeds, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 28,000 **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international applicants: 30 July 2023 – UK applicants: 10 September 2023
** UK: £13,000 – international: £28,000
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Introduction
The Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc at Leeds will build on the core foundations you’ve learned already in chemical engineering, advancing your skills in this continually evolving discipline.
The course has been specifically designed to provide greater depth into aspects of advanced chemical engineering and a range of up-to-date process technologies. These will enable you to design, operate and manage processes and associated manufacturing plants whilst providing leadership in innovation, research and development and technology transfer.
You’ll study in the School of Process and Chemical Engineering which is actively involved in developing ‘internationally excellent’ research that has impacted the world. This gives us first-hand insight into the latest trends and practices in modern chemical engineering — much of which is fed directly into the course.
This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the forward-thinking, relevant and topical knowledge sought after by global companies in the industry. Plus, your extensive skill set will open the door to many different career paths — from developing cleaner energy to pharmaceutical formulation.
During your studies, you’ll also have access to specialist facilities that will complement your curriculum requirements and be taught by expert lecturers who are leaders in their fields.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), which satisfies the requirements for Further Learning to the Master's Level if you have an IChemE-accredited bachelor's degree (or with the academic equivalent assessed through the IChemE Individual Case Procedure). This provides the fast-track route to professional Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and ensures the quality of the education provided.
Learning and teaching
We use a variety of teaching and learning methods including lectures, practicals, tutorials and seminars. Independent study is also an important element of the course, as you develop your problem-solving and research skills as well as your subject knowledge.
Specialist facilities
We have world-class facilities for carrying out research in manufacturing (including crystallisation), processing and characterising particulate systems for a wide range of technological materials, as well as facilities for nanotechnology and colloid science and technology.
We also have high-performance computing facilities and state-of-the-art computer software, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD), for the modelling and simulation of a wide range of processes. This will provide strong background knowledge in industrial process and equipment design and optimisation.
Our Virtual Learning Environment will help to support your studies: it’s a central place where you can find all the information and resources for the School, your programme and modules.
You can also benefit from support to develop your academic skills, within the curriculum and through online resources, workshops, one-to-one appointments and drop-in sessions.
Programme team
The Programme Leader, Dr Tariq Mahmud, is an Associate Professor whose research interests include chemical process modelling and simulation, the synthesis of particulate product materials, and carbon capture and advanced H2 production processes. Dr Mahmud has led a number of projects in these areas funded by the UK research councils and industries including Pfizer, AstraZeneca, National Nuclear Laboratories, P&G and Syngenta.
The wider programme team has broad and extensive experience across a range of chemical and process engineering disciplines.
In this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Program Outcome
Why study at Leeds:
- Graduate with an IChemE-accredited MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering from a university that ranks in the Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
- Learn the latest chemical engineering innovations in areas such as sustainable systems and processes which link directly to our impactful, 'real world' research conducted right here in our School.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas sought after in industry such as reaction engineering, multi-scale modelling and product design and development.
- Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain industry experience in planning, executing and reporting.
- Access research-grade equipment and specialist facilities, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for modelling and simulation of a wide range of processes, and facilities for nanotechnology and colloid science and technology.
- Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and experience across many chemical and process engineering disciplines.
- Enhance your career prospects and join our successful alumni who have pursued careers in some of the most revered companies in the industry worldwide including P&G and Pfizer.
- Master the most up-to-date practices and techniques recognised in the industry on a course that has been directly informed and advised by the Industrial Advisory Board.
Curriculum
Compulsory modules
The compulsory modules on the course include industry-relevant topics such as recent advances in chemical engineering, multi-scale modelling and simulation (including CFD) and product design and development.
You’ll also undertake an independent research project which will equate to one-third of your course credits. Not only will you be able to choose a topic that explores your interests — normally related to one of our world-leading research areas — you’ll also gain invaluable experience planning, executing and reporting a real-world project, preparing you for your next steps in your career.
Optional modules
Alongside the core modules, you’ll also have a choice of optional modules, allowing you to gain specialist knowledge in a topic that suits your career plans or personal interests. Optional module topics include chemical reaction processes, advanced reaction engineering, nanomaterials and batch process engineering.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
- Research Project (MSc) 60 credits
- Chemical Products Design and Development 15 credits
- Batch Process Engineering 15 credits
- Multi-Scale Modelling and Simulation 30 credits
- Advances in Chemical Engineering 15 credits
Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
- Advanced Reaction Engineering 15 credits
- Nuclear Operations 15 credits
- Chemical Reaction Processes 20 credits
- Fuel Processing 15 credits
- Materials Structures and Characterisation 15 credits
- Nanomaterials 15 credits
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Career Opportunities
Chemical engineering is an ever-evolving discipline which is constantly moving with the times — and the career opportunities are far-reaching in the chemical and allied industries.
As we move toward a more technologically advanced and sustainable future, the demand for skilled engineers will continue to grow — which is why studying an IChemE-accredited MSc in advanced chemical engineering will give you the advanced skills and knowledge sought after by a wide range of employers in the industry.
Plus, the University of Leeds is in the top five most targeted universities in the UK by graduate recruiters, according to High Fliers’ The Graduate Market in 2022 report.
Our MSc graduates have secured positions at companies such as:
- Manufacturing Engineer, Akzo Nobel India
- Senior Process Engineer, Evonik Industries
- Commissioning Inspection Engineer, Origin Energy
- Chemical Engineer, Methode Electronics
- Process Engineer, Syngenta
- Support Engineer, Heineken
- Project Manager, Procter & Gamble
- Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Consultant, Tilone Subsea Limited
- Process Engineer, NNPC
- Project Planning Engineer, Hyundai Heavy Industries
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