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Industrial Heterogenous Catalysis at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

Heterogeneous catalysis is a key enabler of the chemical industry from refinery to pharmaceuticals. The sectors within which this process has applications includes the pharmaceutical, research and commercial product development, manufacturing and sustainable energy sectors (such as Biodiesel). This programme is designed to give students the practical skills to undertake independent research in heterogeneous catalysis and to supply a thorough theoretical understanding of industrial heterogeneous catalysis. Previous knowledge of catalysis is not required. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • We have research programmes covering: new catalytic materials, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, energy, fuels and catalyst deactivation.
  • Research at the School of Chemistry has developed and grown over the years. Our Heter-ogeneous Catalysis Section has some of the best-equipped labs in the UK, attracting industrial support from companies such as: Johnson Matthey, BP, Syngenta, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Huntsman, Sasol, Invista & Innospec.
  • This programme is designed to give students the appropriate practical research skills and theoretical knowledge to embark on a future career in industry or academia.
  • This programme is built around a series of short courses that will be accessible to industry.
  • Our research facilities, which will be used for projects, include a suite of reactors with operating windows of 1-100 barg, sub-ambient to >1000 K and a range of characterization techniques equipped with environmental cells.
  • The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The MSc is structured into three units worth 60 credits: a taught component, three lab-based practical courses, and an independent research project, to give the required 180 credits. The taught component is split into a "Frontiers in Catalysis" programme and four weeks of lectures. The Frontiers in Catalysis requires the students to do a literature study and prepare a presentation and report on the subject. The three lab-based skills courses will combine taught sessions, independent lab work and analysis/report writing. Over the summer, you will conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choice. This programme will develop your skills in analysing scientific literature, giving presentations, and writing reports and papers. Projects The project areas may be in any area of heterogeneous catalysis from refinery to pharmaceutical applications. Example projects include: Hydrogenation of 2'-Nitroacetophenone The addition of CO2 to the syngas feed stream over Fe-based Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis catalysts The synthesis and reactivity of ternary and quaternary nickel containing nitrides possessing the η-6 carbide structure In situ Raman spectroscopy capability to study propane oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts Core Courses Frontiers of Catalysis Preparation of Catalytic Materials Catalyst structure and function from bulk to surface. Catalyst testing and industrial process development. Catalyst Activation and Deactivation Practical Skills Preparation and Characterisation Practical Skills Testing Practical Skills Deactivation

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics or Life Science.

Fees and funding

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Additional fee information

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Industrial Heterogenous Catalysis at University of Glasgow - UCAS