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CHEMICAL PROCESSENGINEERING MSc /2018/19 ENTRY

Chemical Process Engineering MSc /

Process engineering often involves closecollaboration between engineers and scientistsfrom a variety of disciplines. The MSc in ChemicalProcess Engineering at UCL is specificallydesigned to facilitate this collaboration andprovides graduates from a variety of engineeringand science disciplines with the advanced trainingrequired to enter the chemical or biochemicalindustries.

 Degree summary 

// UCL Chemical Engineering, situated in the heart of London, is one ofthe top-rated departments in the UK, being internationally renownedfor its outstanding research.

// The programme is the first of its kind in the UK and is accredited bythe Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) as meeting IChemE'srequirements for Further Learning to Master's Level. This recognitionwill fulfil an important academic qualification for MSc graduates withsuitable first degrees in eventually becoming Corporate Members ofIChemE.

The programme is delivered through a combination of lecture-basedcourses, individual and group activities, assessed coursework andtutorial sessions. Advanced design or research projects are provided toextend knowledge and understanding of the topics studied and toencourage critical thinking. Creativity and innovation is encouraged onthe demonstration of sound judgement and assumptions. Assessment ismainly through examinations, coursework and reports.

 Degree structure 

Mode: Full-time: 1 year

Location: London, Bloomsbury

The MSc in Chemical Process Engineering aims to provide students witha solid academic background in a broad range of Chemical Engineeringtopics and advanced skills in problem-solving necessary for asuccessful career in the sector.

// For 2017/18, the MSc in Chemical Process Engineering programme consists of sevenmodules selected from a list of available modules.

// From 2018/19, the programme will be split into three different routes with differentcompulsory and optional modules. The routes are:

// Advanced Chemical Engineering Route (accredited by the IChemE)

// Design Route (accredited by the IChemE)

// Research Route

// Apart from this, the programme remains unchanged.

DISSERTATION/REPORT

// All students undertake either a research project or a design project, which culminates ina project report and an oral examination.

 Your career 

Upon completion, our graduates can expect to play a major role indeveloping the technologies that make available most of the things thatwe use in everyday life and provide the expertise and technology toenhance our health and standard of living. These activities may involvethe development of new materials, food processing, water treatment,pharmaceuticals, transport and energy resources as well as being at thefrontline, addressing present environmental issues such as climatechange.

Typical destinations of recent graduates include: Amec Process andEnergy, British Petroleum, Royal Dutch Shell, National Grid, Health &Safety Executive. Career profiles of some of our recent MSc graduatesare available on our website.

Employability

Students gain in-depth knowledge of core chemical engineeringsubjects and of the advanced use of computers in process design,operation and management. They receive thorough training in hazardidentification, quantification and mitigation, as well as in riskmanagement and loss prevention, and also learn how to designadvanced energy systems, with emphasis on sustainability, energyefficiency and the use of renewable energy sources. Students learn howto make decisions under uncertain scenarios and with limited availabledata and receive training on how to plan, conduct and manage acomplex (design or research) project.

 Entry requirements 

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in ChemicalEngineering or a cognate discipline (such as Mechanical orEnvironmental Engineering, Chemistry and Physics) from a UK universityor an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

English language proficiency level

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, youwill be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level ofEnglish proficiency.

The level of English language proficiency for this programme is:Standard.

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications andtest providers is provided at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/english-requirements

 Your application 

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competitionfor places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseasapplicants) should take note of application deadlines.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

// why you want to study Chemical Process Engineering at graduatelevel

// why you want to study Chemical Process Engineering at UCL

// what particularly attracts you to this programme

// how your academic, professional and personal background meetsthe demands of this programme

// where you would like to go professionally with your degree

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statementis your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to thisprogramme match what the programme will deliver.

Application fee: There is an application processing fee for thisprogramme of £75 for online applications and £100 for paperapplications. More details about the application fee can be found atwww.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught/application.

FEES AND FUNDING 2018/19 ENTRY

// UK: £12,380 (FT)

// EU: £12,380 (FT)

// Overseas: £26,670 (FT)

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees forsubsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Furtherinformation on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can beviewed on the UCL Current Students website.

Full details of funding opportunities can be found on the UCLScholarships website: www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships

APPLICATION DEADLINE

All applicants: 16 July 2018

Details on how to apply are available on the website at:www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate/apply

CONTACT

Dr Luca Mazzei

Email: pg-chemeng@ucl.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7679 4328

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This information is for guidance only. It should not be construed as advice nor relied upon and does not form part of any contract.For more information on UCL's degree programmes please see the UCL Graduate Prospectus at www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate

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