Chemical Engineering MSc by research
University of Birmingham
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Course overview In this course you take your place at one of the UKs largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career. You’ll receive an excellent research experience at Birmingham. Develop a diverse range of skills to equip you for a research career in science. Youll also learn key transferable skills that will be invaluable for pursuing a career in any discipline. What makes a ...Read more

Course overview In this course you take your place at one of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering departments with a tradition of experimental research. Join pioneering research teams as you build skills for a promising future career. You’ll receive an excellent research experience at Birmingham. Develop a diverse range of skills to equip you for a research career in science. You'll also learn key transferable skills that will be invaluable for pursuing a career in any discipline. What makes a Chemical Engineering PhD at Birmingham different? As one of the largest Chemical Engineering research departments in the UK, Birmingham provides an exciting and dynamic environment to carry out your research project. The School has a well-established tradition of wide-ranging experimental research, from fighting antimicrobial resistance with honey to creating healthier chocolate. Our research captures some of the most pressing, yet relatable, issues today. One of the UK's largest Chemical Engineering research departments Gain the full range of PhD skills, under the guidance of active researchers Join one of the major centres for engineering research in Europe Assist us in building on our world-leading research portfolio

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Charles
21 Nov 24

Best: campus looks great. Worst: Birmingham is a terrible city...Read more

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Lachlan
29 Feb 24

Selly oak is quite convenient and there’s plenty of student housing, it is very catered to students. Much more study space is needed it is always extremely busy and can be very..Read more

Entry requirements

You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Chemical/Biochemical Engineering or any Physical Sciences subject), or a first degree of a lower classification combined with an MSc or evidence of substantial relevant industrial experience.

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£28,320 per year

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Charles
21 Nov 24
Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc/PGDip
Best: campus looks great. Worst: Birmingham is a terrible city....
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Lachlan
29 Feb 24
Chemical Engineering with International and Industrial Study - MEng (Hons)
Selly oak is quite convenient and there’s plenty of student housing, it is very catered to students. Much more study space is needed it is always extremely busy and can be very...
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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