Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc
University of Edinburgh
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Our Advanced Chemical Engineering programme will enable you to address the frontiers of important global challenges.You will learn about diverse and cutting-edge developments, from carbon capture to sustainable water resources and alternative energy technologies to advanced pharmaceutical processes.We place a particular emphasis on multi-scale approaches and integrated solutions to chemical engineering problems, from the nano-scale to the process-scale.How will I learn?You will deepen your ...Read more

Our Advanced Chemical Engineering programme will enable you to address the frontiers of important global challenges.

You will learn about diverse and cutting-edge developments, from carbon capture to sustainable water resources and alternative energy technologies to advanced pharmaceutical processes.

We place a particular emphasis on multi-scale approaches and integrated solutions to chemical engineering problems, from the nano-scale to the process-scale.

How will I learn?

You will deepen your knowledge through opportunities to:

learn from leading experts across the breadth of the Chemical Engineering discipline
explore industrial processes, with an emphasis on design and energy efficiency
acquire technical and human skills
implement solutions to actual chemical engineering problems
hone your communication skills to present your original achievements

Industry specialists

You will benefit from our strong industry connections with over 40 partners across the UK and EU. The programme is advised by an Industrial Advisory Board, and all our dissertation projects are formulated and co-advised with our partners to reflect the latest industry trends and challenges.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). This recognition from an independent professional body gives students and employers confidence in the quality of our programme.

Accreditation for CEng (Further Learning) means that our graduates who are seeking to become Chartered Engineers can count the MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering as one year of further learning when applying for the Chartered Engineer status.

Career opportunities

According to the Complete University Guide 2024, the Chemical Engineering programme at the University of Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK in terms of graduate prospects. Our graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities in:

pharmaceuticals
healthcare and biotech
food and drink
oil and gas, energy
specialty chemicals
consumer products
banking and finance
management consulting

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Modules

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Entry requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemical engineering or a closely related field such as process, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, materials engineering, industrial chemistry, or chemical technology. We may also consider your application if you have a degree in an adjacent field.

Tuition fees

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£15,200 per year

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£35,300 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£35,300 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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The student life is so wholesome and people are very friendly. The night live is iffy and I have heard it is sometimes racist however...
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