Our Advanced Chemical Engineering programme will enable you to address the frontiers of important global challenges.
You will learn about diverse and cutting-edge developments, from carbon capture to sustainable water resources and alternative energy technologies to advanced pharmaceutical processes.
We place a particular emphasis on multi-scale approaches and integrated solutions to chemical engineering problems, from the nano-scale to the process-scale.
Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.
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Our graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities in:
Recent employers of our graduates include:
This wide range of potential employers means that our MSc graduates are exceptionally well placed to find rewarding and lucrative careers.
In Semester 1, the MSc ACE programme establishes a foundation through compulsory courses which emphasise modern computational techniques and research methods.
In Semester 2, you will expand your knowledge through a broader selection of optional courses. These focus on:
A minimum of 10 credits must come from a subset of three Advanced Design optional courses.
You will have the unique opportunity to:
Students must select at least one of the next three courses:
Students can select one of the following courses during Semester 1:
Plus, between three and six of the following courses (depending on above Advanced Design choices, for a total of 120 credits) during Semester 2:
The Advanced Chemical Engineering Dissertation (MSc) follows early project allocation and substantial training during Semesters 1-2.
After the completion of taught modules and confirmation of progression, students focus exclusively on their research project during Semester 3, under the joint supervision of an academic and an industrial partner, with several feedback opportunities.
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