Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering, MSc
Chalmers University of Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering, MSc
In a rapid and ever-changing world, the role and impact of modern chemical processes has never been more important. But to ensure sustainability and economic viability in commercial products and processes, efficiency, flexibility, safety, and minimal environmental impact are of the utmost importance.
This master's programme will provide you with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to refine these processes, and to streamline the conversion of commodities into finished products. You will investigate how to decrease the use of scarce natural resources and fossil fuels and replace them with renewable alternatives, how to turn waste into new products, minimise emissions and develop the next generation of exhaust-treatments and renewable fuels. In these areas and many more, chemical engineers have an essential role to play in the transition to a sustainable society.
The programme will equip you with comprehensive knowledge of aspects of chemical engineering central to the production of materials and energy. You will learn to design and evaluate sustainable and innovative processes and systems, and to plan, perform, and evaluate experiments at lab, pilot, and plant scale. You will also receive extensive education and training in critical analysis and modelling of new chemical phenomena, and look at questions and considerations in sustainability and environmental issues.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are a great source of funding for Master's students who are liable to pay tuition fees. Some of these are administrated by Chalmers and others by external institutions. Additional scholarships may be appended to the list and applicants are therefore encouraged to check this webpage regularly.
Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Compulsory courses year 1
During the first year the programme starts with four compulsory courses that form a common foundation in Innovative and sustainable chemical engineering. Each course is usually 7.5 credits.
- Biorefinery
- Design and analysis of experiments
- Industrial energy systems
- Advanced chemical reaction engineering
Compulsory courses year 2
In the second year you must complete a master's thesis in order to graduate. The thesis may be worth 30 credits or 60 credits depending on your choice.
- Master's thesis
Program Outcome
Credits: 120
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Many industrial sectors recruit students who graduate from this programme; some examples include pulp and paper, chemical, food and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy, recycling, battery production and consultancy companies. Many new areas have emerged at the intersection between chemical engineering and other fields of engineering and science, and graduates of Innovative and sustainable chemical engineering have also new and exciting career opportunities in a wide range of fields.
Following graduation, you are qualified to work within research and the development of innovative and sustainable products and processes, production and process technology and advanced technical support. In general, you can work as a project manager or team expert in developing new products and processes. You can also work as process engineer and be responsible for operating large processes.