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Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering – (M.Sc.)
Chalmers University of Technology
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,520 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Gothenburg / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Chalmers University of Technology
This programme aims to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to improve and develop innovative processes that are environmentally sustainable as well as technically and economically sound. The programme was developed in response to the challenges faced by industry that have arisen as a result of the necessary transition to a sustainable society and heightened global competition.
The need for chemical processes to be safe, compact, flexible, energy efficient, environmentally benign and conducive to the rapid commercialisation of new products poses new challenges for chemical engineers. The programme provides advanced knowledge in chemical engineering and a well-informed base in global sustainability that is vital to all engineering work.
Who should apply
Anyone who is interested in obtaining the requisite knowledge and skills to play an important role in developing the processes and products needed for the transition to a sustainable society may apply. The course also provides a sound basis for acquiring the new knowledge and skills needed to stay abreast of rapidly changing technological conditions. The programme provides possibilities for students with diverse backgrounds to fulfil the requirements for graduation. However, a minimum prerequisite is an undergraduate profile with a major in chemical engineering that includes a solid foundation in subjects such as engineering thermodynamics and transport phenomena.
Why apply
The Master's Programme aims to develop skills in problem solving using modern engineering tools. In most courses, students work in groups with open-ended, complex, real-life problems i.e. solutions must be found for problems with incomplete and uncertain data. Students have ample opportunity to try alternative solutions and evaluate their ideas in comparison to existing industrial solutions. Adjunct professors and guest lecturers from industry present their views on product and process development.
Career opportunities
Many traditional industrial sectors recruit students who graduate from this programme; some examples include pulp and paper, petrochemical, food and biotechnology, pharmaceutical, energy and consultancy companies. Many new areas have emerged in the grey area between chemical engineering and other fields of engineering and science, and graduates of Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering have many new and exciting career opportunities in a wide range of applications. Following graduation, students 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, they work as project managers or experts on teams to develop new products and processes or as process engineers responsible for operating large processes.
Contents
* All courses are 7.5 ECTS and students normally take two courses each quarter. Eight of the eleven semi-compulsory courses must be completed (see table). Students can, according to their interests, combine elective courses from the program or even other master programs at Chalmers.
* All courses at Chalmers are available for students with the correct background knowledge. During the last year, one can choose between a 60 ECTS masters thesis or a 30 ECTS masters thesis plus 30 ECTS of elective courses.
* Students seeking more in-depth knowledge in a selected field are recommended to select courses based on the three profile tracks within the program.
Connections to research and society
Chalmers holds a leading position in chemical process research and the programme provides a first-rate base for PhD studies in strong research areas as well as a broad education at the forefront of the new technology required by industry. Innovative and Sustainable Chemical Engineering provides the research community, society and the industrial sector with highly educated chemical engineers that meet the highest international standards. They are experts in innovative and sustainable chemical engineering. They are not only familiar with existing engineering skills but are also involved in the development of emerging fields. After the programme the student will have:
* Comprehensive knowledge of chemical engineering subjects that are central to the production of materials and energy.
* The ability to design and evaluate sustainable and innovative processes and systems.
* The ability to plan, perform and evaluate experiments at the lab, on pilot and plant scale.
* Competence in performing and critically analysing advanced technical modelling and simulations of chemical phenomena and processes.
Students are trained to:
* Identify and formulate problems and to apply knowledge to the problem-solving process.
* Collect, interpret, critically examine, analyse and evaluate technical information.
* Understand and analyse the connections between society, technology, the environment and economics.
* Present results and information both in writing and verbally.
* Have a “fearless” attitude and embrace new challenges.
* Cultivate professional attributes, such as a willingness to make qualified estimations and assumptions and a readiness to face open-ended problems and uncertain data.
* Work in an international environment and be culturally aware.
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Requirements
Undergraduate profile
Major in Chemical Engineering or Bio Engineering.
Prerequisites
Transport phenomena, Engineering thermodynamics, Process control engineering or Chemical reaction engineering and Mathematics (linear algebra, multivariable analysis, differential equations).
English Language Proficiency
There are several ways of proving that you possess the required level of English language proficiency. Most commonly this is done by submitting one of the approved English language tests.
The following language tests and minimum scores will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency when applying for Master's programmes at Chalmers (starting in 2012)
* IELTS (academic training), 6.5 (with no part of the test below 5.5)
* TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with a minimum of 4.5 on the written part)
* TOEFL (Internet based): 90 (with a minimum of 20 on the written part)
English language proficiency is also proven by the following
* Cambridge CPE or CAE English tests: Pass
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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