Machine Learning and Process Systems Engineering MSc

  • Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Machine Learning and Process Systems Engineering

Develop coding and mathematical skills relevant to the process industries.

Build practical skills in advanced computing methods to solve challenging chemical engineering problems

Personalize your experience with electives to match your career goals

Work with world-leading researchers on an independent project

Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Start date

    September 2025

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £18,500 Home

    • £42,900 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences or Biomedical Sciences

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Course overview

The MSc in Machine Learning and Process Systems Engineering is hosted by the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering. The Sargent Centre is the world’s largest multidisciplinary research centre in Process Systems Engineering focused on the development and implementation of computational tools and digital technologies to chemical and biochemical systems.

Our MSc programme will enable you to develop coding skills and an understanding of the mathematics relevant to machine learning and systems engineering.

On this programme, you’ll learn to solve a range of real-life chemical engineering problems through machine learning and other advanced digital technologies – and add a distinctive element to your CV. 

The Department of Chemical Engineering offers three advanced programmes, with the opportunity to take a general overview or specialise in areas of chemical engineering in more depth:

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

You’ll choose a range of optional modules. This includes the opportunity to study one business module.

Some optional modules are Level 6 or Level 7. 

You’ll be guided on how many Level 7 modules you should complete during this year. The typical requirement is four.

Optional modules (Level 7)

Optional modules (Level 6)

Business School (Level 6)

You will also complete a research project, examining a topic from a list of areas relevant to machine learning, other branches of artificial intelligence (AI) or process systems engineering.

This is normally conducted at Imperial but can be carried out in industry or at an approved institution as well. 

Your dissertation will account for the majority of the assessment for the research project (80%), with 10% allocated to the poster presentation and 10% to the literature review.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Tutorials
  • Presentations
  • Guest lectures
  • Lab work
  • Flipped teaching
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment
  • A group of people interacting
    Team-based activities
  • A person studying independently
    Independent study
  • Skills workshops

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Coursework
  • Exams
  • Practical

  • 45% Coursework
  • 40% Exams
  • 15% Practical

Assessment methods

  • Coursework
  • A person completing a written exam
    Exams
  • Practical
  • Person completing coursework
    In-class tests
  • Papers from a written report
    Individual and group reports
  • Presentations

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

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 1 closes on Thursday 16 January 2025

Tuition fees

Home fee

2025 entry

£18,500

Overseas fee

2025 entry

£42,900

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.

Graduates go on to leading roles in organisations such as Amazon, IBM, Accenture, AstraZeneca, Atkins, Deloitte, Environmental Resources Management, ExxonMobil, Fothergill, South West Water.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications