The recent advances in process design and the increase in awareness of safety and environmental issues have reinforced the importance of this type of collaboration. The MSc course in Chemical Process Engineering is specifically designed to facilitate the above and at the same time provide graduates in such disciplines as chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, applied mathematics, mechanical or civil engineering with advanced training for entering the chemical or biochemical process industries. The course is run on a modular basis providing students with a wide range of options such as Law for Managers, Management Principles, and Environmental Pollution.
Students also have a choice between taking either a research or an advanced design project.
The research project on the other hand is taken in any of the areas which are offered by members of staff. Each student will normally take seven modules chosen from the list below, with not more than one being chosen from modules 12 to 15. Modules 1-5 are compulsory with module 1 consisting of either a research project, or, for suitably qualified candidates, an advanced design project. In some cases applicants may be asked to complete a qualifying programme extending over not less than one academic year before registration for the MSc. The course extends over one calendar year of full-time study from September to August.