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Postgraduate Taught

Advanced Chemical Engineering

Joshua Jones, Chemical Engineering student

Aminah Bibi BEng Chemical Engineering & MSc Renewable Energy

Gain advanced skills for a career in the rapidly expanding chemical engineering industry.

You could go on to work in a wide range of sectors, graduating with the skills needed to engineer solutions to global challenges.

Our strong relationships with industry give you the chance to hear from guest speakers, experience site visits and ensure you learn the most up-to-date skills the sector needs.

You’ll be learning at a university located at the heart of a region with a high proportion of process and engineering companies – more than 350, in fact.

Study advanced chemical engineering areas and develop your ability to apply engineering knowhow to industrial challenges.

Want to be a future leader in the chemical and process industry? Our MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering is designed for you.

You’ll develop advanced skills to engineer solutions to global challenges such as alternatives to fossil fuels, recycling, oil and gas refinery and waste and water treatments.

We’re in a region with a high concentration of process industry companies. So you’ll be learning close to industry giants with businesses such as BP, Total, Phillips 66, Smith & Nephew, Reckitt, INEOS, Centrica Storage, Croda and many more right on our doorstep.

350+

engineering and process companies on our doorstep
Gain advanced knowhow

and progress your technical career
Build digital skills

with industry-standard software
Learn hands on

with site visits to the region's thriving chemical sector
Strong business links

give you up-to-date knowledge

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Course overview

Module options

About this course

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.

Shi Yuen Wong in Engineering Teaching Lab

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

MSc Project (Chemical Engineering)

This module gives you the opportunity to carry out a research project on an advanced chemical engineering-related topic. It allows you to gain knowledge and develop research skills in areas that are of utmost importance in our current time, such as the decarbonisation of chemical industries. The course also provides the opportunity to sharpen your time management, communication, and presentation skills.

Core•60 credits

Chemical Engineering of Nano-materials

This module introduces modern carbon and metal-based nanomaterials for chemical, electronic and medical applications. You will explore classical and emerging materials synthesis routes, methods of physical modification including, porosity, magnetic properties and conduction. You will also study advanced spectroscopy-based characterisation. Finally, you will gain practical skills developing and characterising nanomaterials in a laboratory environment.

Compulsory• credits

Project Management and Research Skills

Compulsory•20 credits

Advanced Process Modelling and Simulation Techniques

This module delivers advanced skills in digital Chemical Engineering, providing in-depth coverage of topics including dynamic and steady state process simulations at the macro level, alongside process optimization and analysis (technical, energy and economic) using Aspen HYSYS.

Optional• credits

Petroleum and Gas Engineering for Energy and Chemical Feedstock

The oil industry is continuously developing and is therefore both recognised and expected to remain a major contributor to the economies of many developed and developing countries. You will develop insights into the petroleum and petrochemical engineering sector, with respect to their practical application to chemical engineering process analysis and design. You will utilise Aspen HYSYS applications to explore practical crude oil refinery processes such as oil characterisation, desalting, blending, preheating, distillation and optimisation.

Optional•20 credits

Energy Generation from Conventional and Renewable Fuels

You will be introduced to the core technical and socio-economic (sustainability) aspects determining optimum engineering, the selection criteria for low carbon energy generation routes and technologies applicable around the world. This includes a range of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, fuel processing technologies including, but not limited to; clean coal, gas, biomass and waste. You will also by acquire invaluable soft engineering skills for your future career.

Optional• credits

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has grown from a mathematical curiosity to become an essential tool in almost every branch of fluid dynamics, from aerospace propulsion to weather prediction. CFD applications are now widely utilised within industry, with a considerable demand for specialists in the subject. This module will give you an opportunity to get hands-on experience with a major commercial CFD package and to demonstrate your skills for a practical engineering application.

Optional• credits

Advanced Process Engineering

With the electrification of chemical manufacturing and the deployment of critical minerals needed for both the energy and digital transitions, this module covers electrochemical and mineral process engineering, with industrial relevance highlighted.

Optional•20 credits

Energy Technologies

This module covers the mixture of technologies that make up the energy transition: from green hydrogen and batteries for energy storage to solar photovoltaics and devices for smart cities, with industrial leaders highlighting their importance for a Net Zero future.

Optional•20 credits

9 Modules

Our academics

We pride ourselves on the friendly, supportive atmosphere we create for our students.

Our open-door policy makes it easier for you to speak to your lecturers and get help with your studies. Your personal supervisor is your main point of contact, and there to help you throughout your course.

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Featured academic

Dr Sharif Zein

Sharif is an award-winning researcher and teacher. His research expertise includes deriving value from biomass and waste plastics helping to address the global challenge of biofuel production.

Featured academic

Dr Carolina Font Palma

Dr Font Palma is Lecturer and Programme Director of Chemical Engineering. Carolina was awarded the prestigious RAEng/The Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship 2020/2021.

Entry requirements

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Applicants should hold a Bachelor Honours degree at 2.2 level or above (or international equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related subject.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

Applicants should hold a Bachelor Honours degree at 2.2 level or above (or international equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, or a closely related subject.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Virtual Control Room

Virtually interact with 3D chemical plants simulating real-life industry scenarios as a field operator or control room operator in our Virtual Control Room.

Mass Spectrometry Laboratory

You could access our Mass Spectrometry Lab which is equipped with a range of industry-leading equipment.

Elemental Analysis Laboratory

You could use laser technology for elemental analysis in our dedicated lab.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our seven-storey library is a superb learning space. As well more than a million books, there’s a variety of study areas, over 400 open-access PCs and one amazing view.

See more in our virtual tour

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engineering student Sultan Rashid A Al-Hajri

Future prospects

The chemical engineering industry is expanding rapidly, meaning employment opportunities are high.

Alongside technical know-how you’ll also build valuable critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and independent research skills throughout your degree.

You could go on to a PHD or roles such as engineer, manager or field supervisor – working to manage projects, develop products or improve processes. The range of sectors you could work in is broad and varied with examples including energy, environment, sustainability, waste and water treatment, food production, chemical products, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and consultancy and management.

Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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