Overview
Studying on this one-year full-time or two-year part-time master’s course aims to produce graduates trained in advanced aspects of core chemical engineering associated with energy, materials, reaction engineering, and project management. It will give you the relevant understanding, skills and knowledge required to operate effectively in the chemical engineering sector, making you capable in the context of modern industrial practice and sustainable development. The MSc programme benefits from sharing classes with the MEng Chemical Engineering programme to enhance the student experience through shared learning, delivering an industrially focused, research-led and inclusive programme, where you can work alongside our research groups in cutting-edge projects.
Why Advanced Chemical Engineering at LSBU?
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- Ranked 1st in the UK for Student Satisfaction for Chemical Engineering (Complete University Guide, 2023).
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- Ranked 3rd in London for Chemical Engineering (Guardian League Tables, 2022).
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- Exciting employment opportunities - Our students have secured graduate jobs at Pfizer, GSK, Dow and Chevron.
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- From AI machine learning boot camp to silent film processing, there is a range of extracurricular activities for Engineering students to get involved in.
| ModeFull-time | Duration1 year | Start dateSeptember | Application code5584 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| ModePart-time | Duration2 years | Start dateSeptember | Application code5727 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Location
London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Entry Level Requirements
Want to start your course this September? call 0800 923 8888 for entry requirements.
The MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering offers a specialisation route for chemical engineering graduates, or a conversion route for non-chemical engineering graduates.
The standard requirement for admission will be a 2.2 or higher first degree in engineering or a physical science from a UK university, or equivalent degree from overseas. Entrants from a science route must, by their degree or otherwise, be sufficiently prepared for the mathematical content of the course. Applicants must also meet the University's standard requirement for English, i.e. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 580 or equivalent.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme
If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you may need to apply to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) for clearance from the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) in order to study this course. ATAS certificate is a requirement for enrolment at the University, you will need one if you are an international student applying to study for a postgraduate qualification in the UK and it is now a requirement for every Visa application. Please note, an ATAS certificate is not needed for you to submit an application for a course at LSBU and to receive an offer.
You can find more information about whether you will require this via the FCO website and in our MyLSBU guide to the Academic Technology Approval Scheme.
The process for obtaining an ATAS certificate can take some time so it is important that you check whether you need one as early as possible so that you can make your application for the certificate to obtain it in good time. Failure to produce a valid ATAS certificate could result in delays to receiving your CAS or we may be unable to enrol you at the University.
The CAH code for this course is CAH10-01-09.
Valid ATAS for non-UK students that require a visa.
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Missing English and Maths qualifications?
If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.
United Kingdom
£10490
Tuition fees for home students
International
£15500
Tuition fees for international students
Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.
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Part-time
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MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering (PT) - Year 1
UK fee: £4662.22 International fee: £6888.88 AOS/LSBU code: 5727 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
UK: £10490 International: £15500 MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering (PT) - Year 2
UK fee: £5827.78 International fee: £8611.11 AOS/LSBU code: 5727 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: * The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.
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MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering (FT) - Year 1
UK fee: £10490 International fee: £15500 AOS/LSBU code: 5584 Session code: 1FS00
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 391 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
Possible fee changes
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
Postgraduate loan (PGL) for Masters study
If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.
Scholarships
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.
Fee status
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
International students
The course is not currently open to international students.
International (non Home) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
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| Mode Full-time | Duration 1 year | Start date September | Application code 5584 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
| Mode Part-time | Duration 2 years | Start date September | Application code 5727 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
Postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system. Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Accommodation
Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
Finance
It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.
Prepare to start
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Enrolment
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
This master’s level postgraduate course covers the theory and practical application of advanced topics in chemical engineering with a focus on application to research and industry. Core modules develop key chemical engineering skills for those who are new to the subject and further enhance the understanding of chemical engineering graduates. Along with in-class and online teaching, in the form of lectures and tutorials, we provide a broad, engaging, and supportive taught experience, including:
- Laboratory practice
- Computer simulation
- Practical skills – presenting, report writing, teamwork, organisation and research
- Wide-ranging support services
- Talks and workshops from the industry
- Site visits and field trips
- The CEE Green Energy Society
- Optional industrial placement
During the course, you are taught practical skills associated with computer simulation, research and design and gain advanced learning in materials and reaction engineering, process management, safety health and environment, and multiphase fluid flow. You also carry out an individual dissertation research project over the year, which is applied to an aspect of research and/or design and supervised by academic staff in the division.
The total credit value of the course is 180 credits, made up of 6 standard 20-credit modules and one dissertation project worth 60 credits. You need to complete 120 credits to progress onto the dissertation project.
Part-time (PT) students follow a similar programme spread over 2 years.
- Multiphase fluid flow
This module aims to develop your understanding of the governing physical principles and equations of motion of dispersed multiphase fluid flow. Classes include the practical application of commercial software to the design and analysis associated with good deliverability and oil and gas process equipment design. - Safety, health and environment
This module aims to give you an awareness and understanding of the important nature of Health & Safety in chemical engineering (and related disciplines) and to recognise, assess and manage hazards to personnel, and the wider environment. The application of the taught material is focused on the process industries in relation to environmental or safety-based roles. - Advanced reaction engineering
This module provides a comprehensive overview of advanced topics in reaction engineering and equips you with practical skills to tackle real-world non-catalytic and catalytic reactor design challenges. - Modelling and Computer Simulation
This module introduces rigorous approaches to the application of physical laws to formulate dynamic models and their analysis using linear and nonlinear mathematical methods. You will also explore advanced techniques and widely used industry-standard modelling and simulation software and design methodologies. - Dissertation
This year-long module is the heart of the course where you will have the opportunity to demonstrate, integrate and apply your knowledge of chemical engineering to conduct a research project under the supervision of an expert academic. You will be part of a research team and carry out experimental, design or simulation work, obtain and analyse your results, and communicate them with means of reports and oral presentations. - Process management
It introduces the principles of management and the role they play in process design and optimisation. The module also highlights the role of ethics, sustainability and life cycle considerations in the design of processes. - Advanced materials engineering
Through this module you learn the importance of material engineering in the process industry for improving performance, efficiency, sustainability and profitability. It describes, through a broad range of industrial case studies, how engineers develop, synthesise and analyse materials to create a range of products with distinct material properties used in industry.
Careers
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
The principles and skills conveyed by the course will help students develop critical thinking and independent inquiry aptitudes which will enable them to be independent and competent practitioners in their professional life.
The contents of the module will help graduates find employment in the chemical engineering industry, oil and gas industry, energy sector, engineering design, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals industry.
The division has a wide range of links through the A2i projects where SME work in consultation with the division, large multi-nationals such as Bosch, local companies that include site visits to Thames Water and working with Sellafield.
Teaching and Assessment
The teaching team in the Division of Chemical and Energy Engineering are experienced and enthusiastic about their teaching and research. We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in chemical engineering, energy engineering, and materials engineering, some with industrial experience.
All modules are taught through a combination of three or more of lectures, tutorials, computer workshop, laboratory practical, seminars and group work which deliver the intended knowledge and understanding, and intellectual/practical/transferrable skills.
You will be encouraged to attend the seminars/events such as those organised externally by IChemE and research seminars at LSBU. Invited guest lectures from industry will deliver presentations at LSBU on relevant and current topics.
All modules apart from Dissertation are assessed through both examination and individual/group coursework, most with the weightings of 60% examination and 40% coursework.
The dissertation is based on 100% coursework where a series of report submission, presentations and viva are parts of the assessment.
Your personal tutor is assigned during the first few weeks of starting the course when the details of all students on the course are clear. Your personal tutor will be your first point of contact should you have any question about the course, academic regulations and the university facilities to support your studies.
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