Course summary
The MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering helps students and engineering professionals advance their knowledge in chemical and process engineering and build the skills for future-thinking careers. Chemical engineering is a rapidly evolving field that impacts areas including energy, food, water, and health. This Master's in Advanced Chemical Engineering focuses on the fundamentals of key chemical and industrial processes and how they are put into practice. You'll encounter the latest technologies available to the process industries and gain exposure to a broad range of crucial operations and optimisation methods. This course considers different routes of specialisation including Particle Engineering and Processing, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Energy and Nanomaterials and Water Engineering. Our multidisciplinary approach also incorporates sustainable synergies between biotechnology, bioprocessing and food engineering. You'll join a cutting-edge research culture that prepares you for future global challenges and emerge from this course with a comprehensive skillset for lasting careers as a professional chemical engineer. What you should know about this course
- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Kent.
- Our facilities include an experimental new brewery.
- Develop the knowledge and skills to stand out in the process engineering market.
- This popular course has limited availability and numbers will be capped. Apply early to secure your place.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research Examinations.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Chemical Engineering. Applicants without a degree that have professional incorporated and vocational experience (e.g. incorporated engineer status) and demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course.
English language requirements
We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11325 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11325 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11325 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11325 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17975 | Year 1 |
| International | £17975 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
These fees are currently set for 2025/26 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS