Water Quality Engineering

The MSc in Water Quality Engineering is a postgraduate degree offered by the Department of Civil Engineering at University of Cape Town (UCT).The program aims to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage effectively in theory, design, modelling and operation of biological and chemical wastewater and sludge treatment systems.

The program consists of two components: coursework and research. The coursework component includes core courses on advanced introduction to wastewater treatment, urban hydrology and modelling urban drainage systems, sustainable water management, and master of water engineering project. The research component involves conducting an independent and original research project on a topic of interest, under the supervision of a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering.

The research project should result in a dissertation that demonstrates the student’s competence in applying bioprocess engineering and mathematical modelling principles to solve a problem in water quality engineering.

Key Facts

The MSc in Water Quality Engineering at University of Cape Town is a challenging and rewarding program that will allow you to develop your research skills and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. You will also be part of a dynamic and diverse community of researchers, who share their ideas and feedback in seminars and workshops.

Courses include:

• Wastewater Treatment

• Urban Hydrology
• Modelling Urban Drainage Systems

• Sustainable Water Management

• Aquatic Chemistry for Water Engineers
• Integrated Water Treatment Plant Design