Overview
Scaling up from a laboratory reaction to an industrial process is the main challenge for chemical engineers.
This is a complicated optimization problem at many levels: environmental impact, energy consumption and cost must be minimized and the quality and process safety maximized.
Career options:
The Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne prepares the students for a career in industry requiring solid knowledge of the methods in chemical processes, development, biotechnology and safety processes.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Safety of chemical processes
- Advanced diffusional processes
- Heterogeneous reaction engineering
- Advanced materials for photovoltaics and lighting
- Catalysis for emission control and energy processes
- Catalysis for energy storage
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering Biotechnology Biochemistry View 6 other Masters in Biotechnology in SwitzerlandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Your resumé (curriculum vitae).
- Copy of your University degree(s), if already available.
- Complete transcripts from each university you have attended.
- A statement of purpose. See below for a detailed explanation.
- Your identity card or passport.
- Extra documents, such as TOEFL or GRE scores, research publications, or other portfolios of your previous work, are welcome but not compulsory.
Tuition Fee
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International
1316 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 658 EUR per semester during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1316 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 658 EUR per semester during 24 months.
CHF 730 per semester
Living costs for Lausanne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.