
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Materials Engineering
Gain the confidence to design and develop selected pharmaceutical processes using process analytical tools
Gain the confidence to design and develop selected pharmaceutical processes using process analytical tools
Get industry recognition with an accredited degree
Explore an aspect of materials engineering in depth on an extended research project
Course key facts
Qualification
MSc
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
TBC Home
TBC Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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South Kensington
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Minimum entry standard
2:1 in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences
Course overview
Develop your understanding of modelling, product characterisation and the optimisation of materials on this Master's course.
Studying this course prepares you with a strong foundation of chemical engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply these to industry.
In the Materials Engineering course, you'll learm to apply the manufacture and synthesis of pharmaceutical products to design and develop selected pharmaceutical processes using relevant process analytical tools.
When you graduate, you'll be able to analyse, evaluate and characterise a wide range of chemical engineering products and systems. This includes colloids and surfactants, applying a range of analytical and experimental techniques.
You'll learn how to analyse and characterise different chemical engineering products and systems through a range of analytical and experimental techniques.
You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, guest lectures and presentations before applying your specialist knowledge to an extended research project.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers four advanced courses, with the opportunity to take a general overview or specialise in areas of chemical engineering in more depth.
- Advanced Chemical Engineering
- Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology
- Advanced Chemical Engineering with Materials Engineering (this stream)
- Advanced Chemical Engineering with Process Systems Engineering
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You'll study all of these core modules.
Core modules
Explore advanced topics in process design, with an emphasis on process modelling and optimisation theory and associated software packages.
Advance your knowledge of current experimental techniques for product characterisation and discover the most relevant technique of choice to analyse a product.
Delve into the fundamentals of colloid and interface science and analyse the nature of the various interparticle forces.
Apply your previous scientific knowledge in a pharmaceutical development context, with guidance from industry partners
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
Accreditation aims to raise standards and foster good practice. Accreditation helps provide a pathway to qualify as a Chartered Chemical Engineer (MIChemE) and registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) with the Engineering Council.
Accreditation for this course is due for renewal in late 2024.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Lectures
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Tutorials
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Presentations
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Guest lectures
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Lab work
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Flipped teaching
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Virtual learning environment
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Team-based activities
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Independent study
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Skills workshops
Balance of assessment
Key
- Coursework
- Exams
- Practical
- 45% Coursework
- 40% Exams
- 15% Practical
Assessment methods
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Coursework
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Exams
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Practical
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In-class tests
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Individual and group reports
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Presentations
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
2:1 in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences.
How to apply
Applications open on Friday 27 September 2024
We operate a staged admissions process with several application rounds throughout the year.
Apply by 23.59 (UK time) on the closing date of an application round, to ensure you receive a response on your application by the relevant decision date.
Application rounds dates
Round 1
- Applications open on Friday 27 September 2024
- Applications close on Thursday 16 January 2025
- Decision by Thursday 6 March 2025
Round 2
- Applications open on Friday 17 January 2025
- Applications close on Thursday 27 March 2025
- Decision by Thursday 1 May 2025
Round 3
- Applications open on Friday 28 March 2025
- Applications close on Thursday 15 May 2025
- Decision by Thursday 17 July 2025
Round 4
- Applications open on Friday 16 May 2025
- Applications close on Friday 4 July 2025
- Decision by Thursday 31 July 2025
Round 5
- Applications open on Saturday 5 July 2025
- Applications close on Monday 1 September 2025
- Decision by: Monday 8 September 2025
There is no application fee for MRes courses, Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas, or courses such as PhDs and EngDs.
If you are applying for a taught Master’s course, you will need to pay an application fee before submitting your application.
The fee applies per application and not per course.
- £80 for all taught Master's applications, excluding those to the Imperial College Business School.
- £100 for all MSc applications to the Imperial College Business School.
- £150 for all MBA applications to the Imperial College Business School.
If you are facing financial hardship and are unable to pay the application fee, we encourage you to apply for our application fee waiver.
Find out more about how to apply for a Master's course, including references and personal statements.
Unless you are from an exempt nationality, you will need an ATAS certificate to obtain your visa and study this course.
Nationals from the following countries are exempt: Switzerland, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, USA and EEA members.
Use this information when applying for an ATAS certificate to study this course:
- CAH code: CAH10-01-09
- Descriptor: chemical, process and energy engineering
- Supervisor name: Professor Omar Matar
Get guidance and support for obtaining an ATAS certificate.
Fees and funding
Home fee
2025 entry
£18,500
You should expect and budget for your fees to increase each year.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our tuition fees payment terms, including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out how we assess your fee status.
If you're a UK national, or EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Master’s Loan from the UK government, if you meet certain criteria.
For courses starting on or after 1 August 2024, the maximum amount is £12,471.
The loan is not means-tested and you can choose whether to put it towards your tuition fees or living costs.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
Gain transferable skills relevant to a career in chemical engineering or similar fields.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Banking, finance, civil service and government are just some of your options.
Other potential career paths include consulting, data science, energy, financial services, IT, and technology.
Further links
Contact the department
Email: chem-eng-msc-admin@imperial.ac.uk
Course Director: Dr Salvador Eslava
View the Department of Chemical Engineering website.

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