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Masters/MSc/DiplomaAdvanced Chemical Engineering

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham
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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme content
Core modules

Multidisciplinary core modules cover the fundamental science and engineering underpinning the design of sophisticated formulated products. Depending upon your academic background, you will begin by studying the fundamental principles of either chemical engineering or the relevant biological science.

Further core modules deal with topics such as:

Modern molecular biology
Advanced techniques for material characterisation
Interfacial physics and chemistry
Structured fluids
Molecular delivery
Optional modules

A wide range of optional modules enables you to gain specific knowledge relating to food and/or pharmaceutical product development. You may also choose to study business and management modules, or develop mathematical modelling skills.

The programme can be studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two or three years. Modules are also available individually to fulfil continuing professional development needs

Career opportunities

Examples of employers:
BP
British Gypsum
Coca-Cola
Foster Wheeler Energy
Jacobs Engineering
Johnson Matthey
Pepsico
RBC Capital Markets


Examples of occupations:
Chemical Engineer
Development Engineer
Finance Analyst
Market Analyst
Performance Engineer
Process Engineer
Process Development Technologist
Process Support Engineer
Test and Validation Engineer


Further study – examples of courses:
MRes Chemical Engineering Science
MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
MSc Biochemical Engineering
MSc Chemical Engineering
PhD Chemical Engineering
PhD Formulation Engineering
PhD Regenerative Medicine
PGCE Mathematics

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you