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 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 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 aims of this module are:

  • to introduce and develop the key principles of enterprise resource planning (ERP)
  • to introduce the fundamental concepts of supply chain management (SCM) in the context of ERP
  • to provide an understanding of the role of ERP systems in the effective management of organisational processes
  • to provide hands-on experience of SAP, an industry standard ERP software.

The aims of this module are:

  • To develop a good understanding of the application of Colloid Science in a range of Chemical Engineering processes.
  • To introduce and/or reinforce the student's knowledge of molecular interactions manifestation in the colloidal domain and how colloidal phenomena are manifested in the macroscopic world.

The aims of the module is to develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of batch and continuous downstream unit operations employed by the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and biochemical industries.

The aims of this module is to give students an in depth knowledge of the engineering and biological principles of the industrial production of a range of biologic or biologically-derived products by fermentation and cell culture.

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.