
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering and enhance your knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and computing.
Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering and enhance your knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and computing
Get industry recognition with an accredited degree
Build your engineering expertise on a research project
Course key facts
Qualification
MSc
Duration
1 year
Start date
September 2025
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£18,500 Home
£42,900 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
Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering on this one-year Master's course.
This varied programme will also broaden your understanding of basic sciences, mathematics and computing techniques.
Studying this course prepares you with a strong foundation of chemical engineering fundamentals and the ability to apply these to industry.
This general stream allows you more choice in what modules you study, allowing you to focus on your areas of interest.
When you graduate, you'll be able to apply the concepts of sustainability, waste minimisation, clean technology and green chemistry to quantify the environmental impact of selected chemical engineering operations and design optimal strategies for pollution abatement.
You'll learn through a mixture of taught modules and a research project. Your project can be carried out at Imperial, within industry or at an approved institution.
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers three courses, with the opportunity to take a broad view or specialise in areas of chemical engineering in more depth.
- Advanced Chemical Engineering (this stream)
- Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology
- Machine Learning and 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.
Analyse how chemical discharges affect the planet and how the increased greenhouse effect, ozone depletion, smog formation and acid rain arise from human influences on natural cycles.
Testimonials
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
Apply online
You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.
Application deadlines – Round 2 closes on Thursday 27 March 2025
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Chemical engineering, banking, finance, civil service and government are just some of your options.
Graduates go on to leading roles in organisations such as Amazon, IBM, Accenture, AstraZeneca, Atkins, Deloitte, Environmental Resources Management, ExxonMobil, Fothergill, South West Water.
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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