Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering - Science at University of Birmingham is a MRes programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering - Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering - Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Process engineering fundamentals
- Measurement techniques
- Effective project management
- Presentation and communication skills/team skills development
- Bioscience for graduates from other scientific disciplines
- Cell factories
- Bioseparations
- Bioreaction engineering
- Molecular delivery
- Characterisation of structured fluids
- Interfacial physics and chemistry
- Mathematical modelling of time-dependent processes
- From bench to market: the development of pharmaceutical drug products
- Design and development of drug delivery systems
- Powder technology
- Developing food structure through thermal processing
- Food flavour
- Modern genome based bioscience
- Nanochemistry
- Materials characterisation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.
- TOEFL 550 Paper- based test / 213 Computer-based test.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,195 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months