Our Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc programme has been developed to give you a solid understanding of recent developments in the global chemical industry by focusing on advancements of information technology, process and product design, and process development and optimisation.

Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of single and multi-phase fluid mixing processes, including the intensification of fluid mixing processes.
  • Obtain an understanding of process intensification and how this can be applied to improve cost-effectiveness, efficiency, environmental impact and safety of unit operations relevant to reaction and dispersion processes.
  • Gain an understanding on the design, operation and scale up of industrial mixing processes, including intensified mixing processes to be able to take formulated products to market.
  • Acquire knowledge on the ways in which mixing and process intensification affect product properties.

The aims of this module are:

  • To examine the various stages in the design of chemical, biochemical and biomedical products.
  • To consider a generalised methodology for identifying needs, generating and selecting ideas, designing a manufacturing process for chemical, biochemical and biomedical products and getting the product to market.

The module is designed to develop the student's understanding of principles and application of modelling of chemical systems.
To give the students a critical appreciation of the use of relevant software tools for modelling and analysis of complex chemical engineering systems.

The aims of this module are to:

  • Develop skills to critically review the literature and apply them to scientific and engineering problems.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of data analysis techniques and their application.
  • Gain an understanding of and how to apply the ideas to measure unknown quantities.

Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are:

  • To apply principles and practices of chemical engineering and to integrate knowledge through an in-depth design study of an individual piece or small grouping of equipment.
  • To gain an in-depth understanding of the principles underlying various techniques of single objective, multi-objective, dynamic and steady state optimisation.
  • To develop systematic and rigorous approach to solve advanced optimisation problems that may be encountered in process and plant design and operation.
  • To acquire a critical awareness of the difficulties and limitations associated with the mathematical optimisation and inherent design compromises.

The aims of this module are:

  • To give experience of a substantial research project.
  • To give training and insight into research methods.
  • To impart the importance of safety issues related to practical work in the laboratory.

Optional modules

The aim of this module is to develop an in-depth understanding of the principles, theory and practice pertinent to the design and optimisation of bioprocesses for the large-scale batch and continuous manufacture of various products in the bio and pharma industries.

This module aims to build a comprehensive understanding of how colloid science underpins modern drug delivery technologies. Students will explore how molecular and interparticle interactions give rise to colloidal behaviour, and how these behaviours manifest in macroscopic properties relevant to chemical and pharmaceutical engineering. The module will highlight the central role of colloidal systems such as emulsions, micelles, liposomes, nanoparticles, and hydrogels in enabling controlled, targeted, and efficient delivery of therapeutic agents.

Through this integrated perspective, students will develop a clear understanding of key principles in drug delivery and targeting, including transport mechanisms, formulation strategies, and biological interactions. The module will also provide hands on practice in selecting, designing, and modelling drug delivery devices and colloidal formulations for real world applications.

The aims of this module are:

  • To enable students to gain an in-depth knowledge of the science and engineering principles of clean chemical energy conversions, primarily the electro-chemical energy storage and conversion, including batteries, capacitor, hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, bioenergy utilisation and carbon dioxide utilisation.
  • To enable students to understand the application of battery, fuel cell and hybrid systems as an enabling clean energy technology for a wide range of applications including transportation, stationary and portable power applications.
  • To enable students to gain insight into the sustainability of processes, particularly life-cycle assessment and safety.

The module aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of a broad set of concepts associated with innovation, intellectual property and commercialisation aspects, focusing on technological entrepreneurship rather than social enterprise.

Compulsory modules

The aims of this module are:

  • To give experience of a substantial research project.
  • To give training and insight into research methods.
  • To impart the importance of safety issues related to practical work in the laboratory.