Advanced Chemical Engineering

Within the Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc program from The University of Edinburgh youwill learn about diverse and cutting-edge developments, from carbon capture to sustainable water resources and alternative energy technologies to advanced pharmaceutical processes.

We place a particular emphasis on multi-scale approaches and integrated solutions to chemical engineering problems, from the nano-scale to the process-scale.

Career opportunities:

According to the Complete University Guide 2024, the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Edinburgh is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK in terms of graduate prospects. Our graduates enjoy diverse career opportunities in:

• pharmaceuticals

• healthcare and biotech

• food and drink

• oil and gas, energy

• specialty chemicals

• consumer products

• banking and finance

• management consulting

Our graduates are well placed to find rewarding and lucrative careers. Recent employers include:

• BP

• P&G

• Mondel?z International

• Doosan Babcock

• Atkins

• Safetec

• Xodus Group

• Diageo

• Wood Group

• GSK

• Gilead Sciences

• ExxonMobil

• Jacobs

• Halliburton

• Cavendish Nuclear

Courses include:

• Numerical Methods for Chemical Engineers

• Molecular Thermodynamics

• Advanced Chemical Engineering Dissertation

• Separation Processes for Carbon Capture

• Oil and Gas Systems Engineering

• Group Design Project (Advanced Chemical Engineering Design)