Overview

The purpose of the MSc degree in Chemical Engineering at University of Cape Town is to master the scientific method, with emphasis on critical evaluation of all information and data. There are two routes available for achieving a Masters degree.

Overview

A student may register for a full research Masters or take a Coursework Masters degree in one of the following:

Bioprocess engineering
Catalytic process engineering
Hydrometallurgical engineering

Masters degree programmes are offered which comprise different levels of research versus course work, thus allowing students to educate themselves according to their particular strengths and career choices. The majority of courses are block week and cover a variety of topics. The Master of Science in Engineering can be either by dissertation only or by coursework (approved by your supervisor) and dissertation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Master's Dissertation in Chemical Engineering
Master's Journal Paper

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering View 9 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant shall not be admitted as a candidate for the MSc in Biomedical Engineering unless they:

hold a degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering or an Honours degree in a quantitative discipline;

hold a qualification deemed by Senate to be equivalent; or

have in any other manner attained a level of competence which in the opinion of Senate is adequate for the purpose of admission as a candidate for the degree; and

have satisfied Senate that they have the necessary background and training to undertake an approved programme of work for the degree of master in the Faculty.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49000 ZAR / year

≈ 49000 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32500 ZAR / year

≈ 32500 ZAR / year

Additional Details

International students must add the relevant Administrative Service Fee (ZAR 5300) /International Term fee to the cost of the typical fee.

Living costs

Cape Town

South Africa

9088 - 15529 ZAR / month

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Chemical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Cape Town

Funding

Scholarships Information

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