MSc Chemical Engineering

The University of Wales, Swansea’s MSc Chemical Engineering provides advanced study in the principles and practice of chemical engineering, with emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, process optimisation, and the behaviour of complex fluids. You study separation technologies, mass and heat transfer, fluid systems, and process control and optimisation, shaped by research in sustainable water processing, complex fluids and rheology, advanced materials, and energy and sustainability.

The programme is taught as a campus-based MSc with a structure of taught modules followed by a substantial research project. A taught MSc dissertation is included, and the research project accounts for one-third of the programme. You work with academic staff and may collaborate with industry, using advanced analytical and experimental methods for real-world problems.

Graduates of the MSc Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for careers in the water, energy, materials, and chemical industries, and for further research in areas such as process intensification, clean technologies, and complex fluid systems. Potential roles listed include chemical engineer and energy engineer.

Modules

• Engineering Business Management
• Advanced Water Processing
• MSc Chemical Engineering Design Project
• Power Generation and Energy Technologies
• Complex Fluids and Microfluidic Systems
• Sustainable and Societal Engineering
• MSc Chemical Engineering Dissertation

The entry requirement for the MSc Chemical Engineering is a first or a second class honours degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline. You will also need to have an overall mark of at least 55%, however performance in key modules will also be considered. Desirable criteria includes prior experience of Chemical Engineering Design projects.

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications. The Postgraduate Admissions Office are happy to advise you on whether your qualifications are suitable for entry to the course you would like to study.

If English is not your first language you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English Language qualification to make sure you get the full benefit from studying at Swansea. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 5.5 in each component).

• Chemical engineer
• Energy engineer
• Petroleum engineer
• Product/process development scientist
• Mining engineer
• Technical plant manager