MRes Chemical Engineering Science
University of Birmingham
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Course overviewDevelop novel solutions for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and food sectors. Immerse yourself in advanced research with our Chemical Engineering Science MRes.Help global industries create a healthier and more sustainable future. This course will give you the skills and knowledge for a research career in industry and academia.Course highlightsYoull explore concepts and processes in advanced chemical engineering. Learn how to find solutions to the issues faced by many ...Read more

Course overview
Develop novel solutions for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, energy, and food sectors. Immerse yourself in advanced research with our Chemical Engineering Science MRes.

Help global industries create a healthier and more sustainable future. This course will give you the skills and knowledge for a research career in industry and academia.

Course highlights

Youll explore concepts and processes in advanced chemical engineering. Learn how to find solutions to the issues faced by many sectors from food and pharmaceuticals to healthcare and energy. You could be developing new techniques for medical treatments or discovering clean energy solutions. Deepen your knowledge and expand your research skills with a major project.

Address crucial quality of life issues, including eco-friendly processes and improved food production through advanced chemistry
Join a welcoming and confident School with one of the UK's largest concentrations of chemical engineering expertise
Benefit from our prestigious reputation for excellence in teaching and learning, often ranking highly in educational league tables

Career opportunities
This is a strongly research-orientated qualification and provides excellent training for further research in industry or academia.

Careers Network
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one to one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters.

As a postgraduate researcher, youll benefit from tailored support to prepare you for a career in academia or set you up for a wide range of other professions.

We also offer subject specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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5th
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13th
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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

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Entry requirements

2:1 Honours Degree in a relevant subject plus substantial relevant industrial experience or a lower degree plus an MSc.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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£27,360 per year

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£27,360 per year

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21 Nov 24
Advanced Chemical Engineering Masters/MSc/PGDip
Best: campus looks great. Worst: Birmingham is a terrible city....
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Lachlan
29 Feb 24
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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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University of Birmingham
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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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