Overview

The Chemical and Biochemical Engineering course from the University of Limerick students will benefit from a curriculum that blends advanced theory with practical application, preparing them to tackle complex engineering challenges.

You will gain expertise in areas such as reaction engineering, process design, and bioprocessing, with a strong emphasis on applying modern engineering methods and tools to real-world problems.

The programme also promotes sustainability and innovation across chemical and biochemical industries.

Graduates emerge with professional versatility and enhanced employability, ready to contribute to sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, environmental technologies, and academic research.

During this programme, you will:

Gain advanced theoretical and practical expertise in chemical and biochemical engineering

Learn from a team of internationally recognised researchers, with UL ranked in the top 250 globally for chemical engineering (QS Rankings)

Apply modern engineering methods and tools to real-world challenges across pharmaceutical, chemical, and process industries

Develop professional versatility through research-led teaching, hands-on projects, and industry-relevant modules

Enhance your career prospects in Ireland, the EU, and beyond, or prepare for further academic research pathways

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
Multiscale Molecular Modelling
Advanced Computational Methods for Chemical Engineering
Process Intensification
Sustainable bioprocess engineering & design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Limerick, Ireland

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Biochemistry View 5 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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61

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6.5

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General requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 1 (2:1) in a related branch of Engineering such as Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Applications from graduates with a primary degree in a related science background (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, Biotechnology, Material Science) at first-class honours level or with prior work experience in the field of chemical and biochemical engineering are welcome.

Applicants must also show evidence of proficiency in mathematics (particularly in linear algebra and differential and integral calculus), chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, physical chemistry, reaction kinetics, and have experimental skills working in a science and engineering lab

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Limerick

Ireland

850 - 1150 EUR / month

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Funding

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