Chemical Engineering, MSc by Research
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. From authoring definitive text books on chemical engineering to finding solutions to the world's water shortages, Swansea University has a proud tradition delivering pioneering innovative process engineering solutions. As we have a wide range of research in chemical engineering, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a MSc by Research student in Chemical Engineering.
There is a wide range of research in chemical engineering at Swansea University including: Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) Membrane separation Biochemical engineering Biomanufacturing Engineering applications of nanotechnology Bioengineering, biomedical engineering Cell and tissue engineering Non-thermal Plasma Technology Colloid science and engineering Desalination Ozonation Processes Pharmaceutical engineering Polymer engineering Rheology Separation processes Transport processes Water and wastewater treatment The MSc by Research at Swansea University provides an opportunity to work with a member of academic staff in one of the above, or related, area of research. We are ranked: Top 201-250 in the World for Chemical Engineering (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Research supervised one-to-one by a member of academic staff
- Research areas include membrane separation, desalination and water treatment
- Specialisms span biomanufacturing, pharmaceutical and polymer engineering
- Projects available in nanotechnology, non-thermal plasma and colloid science
- Ranked 201-250 worldwide for Chemical Engineering (QS 2025)
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Chemical Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Water Treatment Engineer
- Pharmaceutical Process Engineer
- PhD Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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