Program Overview
The Advanced Chemical Engineering at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc 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 Advanced Chemical Engineering 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Chemical Engineering 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
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Molecular Thermodynamics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Energy Systems
- Fire Science and Fire Dynamics
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Supply Chain Management
- Modern Economic Issues in Industry
- Engineering in Medicine
- Gas Separation Using Membranes
- Membrane Separation Processes
- Separation Processes for Carbon Capture
- Oil and Gas Systems Engineering
- Adsorption
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Separation Processes
- Batchwise and Semibatch Processing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
- If you are not an EU, EEA or Swiss national, you may need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme clearance certificate in order to study this programme.
- You must submit a reference with your application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 14 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months