with options in Food Processing, Pharmaceutical Technology and Business Studies
Welcome to the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, the only 6* Chemical Engineering school outside London!
The school originated in the early 1900s and is amongst the most prestigious schools in the United Kingdom. Although it is one of the largest it has a history of excellent community spirit.
Each year approximately 70 students enter the undergraduate school and 30 plus enter for postgraduate study, whilst there are some 25 academic teaching staff.
The Course
Chemical engineering now extends far beyond its traditional roots in oil and gas processing. The MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering considers those aspects of chemical engineering that deal with the design and development of formulated products such as food and pharmaceuticals.
This is an advanced course that can be studied full-time over 12 months, or part time over 2 or more years.
* All module descriptions presented in this site are provisional and may be subject to minor change. In the unlikely event that you are unable to attend a module of your choice (e.g. due to oversubscription) a suitable alternative will be offered.
| Compulsory Taught Modules (MSc and Diploma) | Credits |
|---|---|
| Process engineering fundamentals or Bioscience for graduates from other scientific disciplines † |
10 |
| Modern genome-based bioscience |
10 |
| Measurement techniques |
10 |
| Colloids and Rheology |
20 |
| Molecular delivery |
10 |
| † These modules will be timetabled to allow students to attend both if required. However, only one will be formally assessed as agreed with the course director. | |
|
Optional modules; choice of 6 from 11** (MSc and Diploma) |
|
| Mathematical modelling of time-dependent processes |
10 |
| Developing food structure through thermal processing |
10 |
| Hygienic food processing |
10 |
| Food flavour |
10 |
| Manufacturing principles in pharmaceutical production |
10 |
| From bench to market: the development of pharmaceutical drug products |
10 |
| Design and development of drug delivery systems |
10 |
| Particle technology |
10 |
| Effective project management |
10 |
| Business methods and industrial economics |
10 |
| Marketing and quality management |
10 |
| **Individual modules will run subject to minimum and maximum student numbers. In the event that your first choice module is not available, a suitable alternative will be offered. | |
|
Research project (MSc only) |
|
| Research Project |
60 |
Assessment
- Taught modules are assessed through either a combination of examination and coursework or by coursework alone.
- Core modules are examined at the start of the spring term (in January), while the examinations for the optional modules are held early in the summer term (May-June).
- The research project is assessed through a written research report and oral presentation.
- Marks will also be awarded based on your conduct and performance in the laboratory environment.
Entry requirements
You will need to have a good honours degree in a scientific or engineering discipline. International students will also need to satisfy the University’s English language requirements.
How do I apply?
Contact:
MSc Admissions Secretary
Chemical Engineering
The University of Birmingham, Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 2TT, UKTel: 0121 414 5275 (UK students), (+44) 121 414 5275 (international students)
Fax: (+44) (0)121 414 5324, for application forms.
E-mail: msc-admis-chem-eng@bham.ac.uk
Fees and scholarships
Contact the admissions team (details above) for course fees and scholarship information. Further details can be found at http://www.postgraduate.bham.ac.uk/finance/fees.shtml.
Advice and information on funding for international students is available from International Affairs and the British Council
Where will I live?
The University has modern, comfortable self-catering flats close to the University. There is also a wide range of privately rented houses and flats, all within easy reach of the University. Contact Housing Services for further details as soon as you have fulfilled all of the University's entrance requirements; (please note that sources of funding must be firm, not provisional). Where possible, early application is advised.
Postgraduate facilities
The University of Birmingham is a large university on a 230 acre campus just 2.5 miles (6 minutes by rail) south of the City Centre, with all the facilities you might expect of a major international institution.
Within the University's Information Services there is a library of international standing, with well over two million books and an excellent centrally-supported distributed computer environment with access to local, UK and worldwide networks.
The Sports Centre is only 200 m from our School, including running track, squash courts, swimming pool, soccer, rugby and hockey pitches and many more facilities for sports and exercise.
The Guild of Students with facilities for catering, refreshment and recreation is close by. The Barber Institute of Fine Arts provides both a concert hall and art gallery.
