Course summary

Progress your technical career in the chemical and process industry with this MSc. You’ll study advanced chemical engineering areas such as process safety and control, nanomaterials, energy generation from renewable resources and process modelling and simulation. And enhance your critical thinking skills and specialist knowledge to address global challenges in the field of chemical engineering. Our strong relationships within the sector ensures we teach the most up-to-date and relevant skills the industry needs. They also give you the chance to gain insight from guest speakers in the field. Be trained in process safety training by industry experts. And experience site visits within our region’s thriving chemical and process sector. You’ll develop competence and confidence in applying engineering knowledge and techniques to a range of industrial problems. Working with industry-standard software such as Aspen Hysys, MATLAB, Ansys and COMSOL, you’ll build digital skills. Our virtual control room gives you the chance to practice working across chemical plant processes and operations. And, supported by a member of our expert team, you’ll also complete a research project of your choice.