Advanced Chemical Engineering

University of Leeds
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Chemical engineering

About this course

This course has been specifically designed to provide greater depth in aspects of advanced chemical engineering and a range of up-to-date process technologies. These will enable you to design, operate and manage processes and associated manufacturing plants, whilst providing leadership in innovation, research and development and technology transfer.

You’ll study in the School of Chemical and Process Engineering which is actively involved in ‘internationally excellent’ research that has impacted the world. This gives us first-hand insight into the latest trends and practices in modern chemical engineering — much of which is fed directly into the course.

This means that, once you graduate, you’ll be fully equipped with the forward-thinking, relevant and topical knowledge sought after by global companies in industry. Plus, your extensive skill set will open the door to many different career paths — including developing sustainable chemical products, functional materials and pharmaceuticals, and their manufacturing processes.

During your studies, you’ll also have access to specialist facilities that will complement your curriculum requirements and be taught by expert lecturers who are leaders in their fields.

Why study at Leeds:

  • This Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

  • Our globally-renowned research conducted right here in our School feeds into your course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as sustainable systems and processes.

  • Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas sought after in industry such as reaction engineering, multi-scale modelling and product design and development.

  • Tailor the course to specialise in your career interests through a variety of optional modules including energy management and conservation, fuel processing and nanomaterials.

  • Conduct your own individual research project as part of your course and gain industry experience in planning, executing and reporting.

  • Access UK-leading research laboratories and specialist facilities, including Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Discrete Element Method (DEM) for modelling and simulation of a wide range of processes and facilities for particle science and engineering, nanotechnology and colloid science and technology.

  • Experience excellent practical and theoretical teaching delivered by a programme team with a wealth of expertise and experience across many chemical and process engineering disciplines.

  • Enhance your career prospects and become part of our successful alumni who have pursued exciting careers in global companies including P&G, Pfizer, Syngenta and Origin Energy.

  • Master the most up-to-date practices and techniques recognised in industry on a course that has been directly informed and advised by the Industrial Advisory Board.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
    2129 Engineering professionals
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3116 Planning, process and production technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Chemical engineering