Chemical Engineering, MSc by Research
Swansea University
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COURSE OVERVIEWFrom authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the worlds water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions. As we have a wide range of research in chemical engineering, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Chemical Engineering.There is a wide range of research in chemical engineering at Swansea University ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

From authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the world's water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions. As we have a wide range of research in chemical engineering, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Chemical Engineering.

There is a wide range of research in chemical engineering at Swansea University including:

  • Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs)
  • Membrane separation
  • Biochemical engineering
  • Biomanufacturing
  • Engineering applications of nanotechnology
  • Bioengineering, biomedical engineering
  • Cell and tissue engineering
  • Non-thermal Plasma Technology
  • Colloid science and engineering
  • Desalination
  • Ozonation Processes
  • Pharmaceutical engineering
  • Polymer engineering
  • Rheology
  • Separation processes
  • Transport processes
  • Water and wastewater treatment

The MSc by Research at Swansea University provides an opportunity to work with a member of academic staff in one of the above, or related, area of research.

Programme Summary

This MSc by Research in Chemical Engineering at Swansea will enable you to undertake a research project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can enable a future career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 40,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The Masters is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support.

Programme Aims

This Masters programme will provide students with:

The opportunity to conduct high quality postgraduate research in a world leading research environment.
Key skills needed to undertake advanced academic and non-academic research including qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Advanced critical thinking, intellectual curiosity and independent judgement.

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12/81
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21st
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40th
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Archie
12 Dec 23

Best experience is the support for student run societies, running rugby league the support we get is a huge help Worst would be the location of bay its quite far out of the city...Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, or a related discipline, such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or other engineering discipline.

Tuition fees

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£4,712 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£22,000 per year

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Students from EU

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Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £22,000; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £23,100. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

£22,000 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £22,000; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £23,100. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to a vibrant city centre as well as to...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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