Overview

Within the Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc programme from The University of Edinburgh you will learn about diverse and cutting-edge developments, from carbon capture to sustainable water resources and alternative energy technologies to advanced pharmaceutical processes.

We place a particular emphasis on multi-scale approaches and integrated solutions to chemical engineering problems, from the nano-scale to the process-scale.

Career opportunities:

According to the Complete University Guide 2024, the Chemical Engineering programme at the University of Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK in terms of graduate prospects. Our graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities in:

pharmaceuticals

healthcare and biotech

food and drink

oil and gas, energy

specialty chemicals

consumer products

banking and finance

management consulting

Our graduates are well placed to find rewarding and lucrative careers. Recent employers include:

Mondel?z International

Doosan Babcock

Atkins

Safetec

Xodus Group

Diageo

Wood Group

Gilead Sciences

ExxonMobil

Jacobs

Halliburton

Cavendish Nuclear

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers

Molecular Thermodynamics

Advanced Chemical Engineering Dissertation

Separation Processes for Carbon Capture

Oil and Gas Systems Engineering

Group Design Project (Advanced Chemical Engineering Design)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00

More details

The University of Edinburgh encourages you to apply at least one month prior to entry so that we have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 100 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in chemical engineering or a closely related field such as process, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, materials engineering, industrial chemistry, or chemical technology.
We may also consider your application if you have a degree in an adjacent field.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

37300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37300 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

15200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15200 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Edinburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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