Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
MSc In Advanced Chemical Technology
Wrocław, Poland
MSc
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application system will be open from 15 October 2024
Key Summary
Advanced Chemical Technology aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of chemical technology. The program emphasizes the practical application of technology principles to address complex industrial and societal problems, preparing graduates for careers in the industry as well as engaging them with the latest research in the field.
The program will consist of core and elective courses in the following areas:
- Advanced chemical process design and optimization
- Chemical reaction engineering
- Separation processes
- Bioprocess engineering
- Surface chemistry
- Materials science and engineering
- Product design and development
- Environmental engineering and sustainability
- Industrial plant design, modeling, and simulation.
In addition to coursework, students will undertake a research team project and graduate thesis in a specialized area of chemical technology.
The research project and thesis requirement will allow students to gain hands-on expertise in applying theoretical and practical methodologies to real-world challenges in the field.
The main study of Advanced Chemical Engineering consists of at least 23 units, covered as lectures, labs, and seminars. In addition, some optional units are offered to cover also language courses.
Semester 0
- Informatics for Engineers
- Biotechnology with Introduction to Industrial Microbiology
- Basics of Technical Drawing
- Technical Safety in Industry
- Material Recovery and Recycling
- Fundamentals of Chemical and Process Engineering
- Bioreactors
- Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering
- Fundamentals of Chemical Technology Design
- Separation and Purification of Products
Semester 1
- Advanced Chemical Technologies – Biorefinery
- Technologies for Chemicals and Fuels
- Industrial Plants Design Principles
- Environmental Protection in the Chemical Industry
- Trends in Chemical Engineering and Technology
- Surface Phenomena and Heterogenous Catalysis
- Retrieval of Scientific and Technological Resources
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Managerial Course I
- Managerial Course II
- Foreign Language I
- Graduation Proseminar
Semester 2
- Advanced Chemical Technologies – Modern
- Macromolecular Engineering Materials
- Chemical Sensors and Biosensors – Fundamentals and Applications
- Chemical Reactors and Bioreactors
- Green Chemistry and Sustainable Technology
- Scientific Team Project
- Foreign Language II
- Graduate Laboratory I
Semester 3
- Advanced Chemical Technologies – Nanotechnologies and Energy
- Elective course
- Graduate Laboratory II
- Graduation Seminar
The Master of Advanced Chemical Technology Program will provide students with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking in the field of chemical technology. The program's curriculum and research requirements have been tailored to equip graduates with a thorough grounding in theoretical and practical aspects of chemical technology, preparing them for leadership roles in the industry or advanced study in the field. Graduates would be well-positioned with skills and knowledge for problem-solving and adapting to evolving global trends in science, technology, and business to meet the growing challenges of the industry.
The graduate has extended knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, and technical skills: professional solving of problems in the field of chemical engineering, conducting advanced research experiments, proposing and optimizing new solutions, and independently analyzing problems related to chemical and process engineering. The graduates are prepared for creative work in the design and operation of processes in the chemical industry. The graduate is prepared to run their own business.