Qualification
Master's Degree
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
4 years
Intakes
January
April
September
Total tuition fee (local)
USD 47,779
Total tuition fee (foreign)
USD 117,768
Entry Requirements
- A Levels: AAA-AAB including Mathematics and Chemistry and preferably Physics and/or Biology but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. Chemistry accepted at AS level (grade A or B) if offered in combination with A level Mathematics and Physics. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B) required if Physics not offered at A level.
- Scottish Qualification: AA-AB in Mathematics and Chemistry at Advanced Higher.
- International Baccalaureate: 36 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.
- Access Qualification: At least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction to include 15 level 3 credits in mathematics (including differential and integral calculus) and 15 level 3 credits in chemistry. Grade B in GCSE Physics if not offered at a higher level.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.
- Cambridge Pre-U: D3, D3, D3 - D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and Chemistry and preferably Physics and/or Biology. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.
- PARTNERS - A Levels: ABB including Mathematics and Chemistry and preferably Physics and/or Biology but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking . Chemistry accepted at AS level (grade A or B) if offered in combination with A level Mathematics and Physics. GCSE Physics or Double Award Science (minimum Grade B) required if Physics not offered at A Level. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.
- English Language Requirements: For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
- International Foundation Programme: If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
- Chemistry
- Thermodynamics
- Transfer Processes
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Computing and Numerical Methods
- Data Analysis in Process Industries
- Engineering Mathematics 1
Stage 2
Compulsory Modules
- Safety, Risk and Engineering Practice
- Separation Processes 1
- Transfer Processes 2
- Reactor Engineering
- Design of Experiments
- Chemistry 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Process Measurement, Dynamics & Control
- Engineering Mathematics 2
Stage 3
Compulsory Modules
- Process Control 2
- Process Business Operations
- Separation Processes 2
- Advanced Design for Safety
- Reactor Systems Engineering
- Process and Product Engineering
- Plant Design
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory
Stage 4
Compulsory Modules
- Sustainable Industry
- Process Control 3 - Design of Robust Control Algorithms
- Process Intensification
- Bioreactor Engineering
- MEng Research Project
- Advanced Design Project
Optional Modules
You select 10 credits from the following optional modules:
- Sustainable Design and Manufacture 1
- Advanced Transport Processes
- Multivariate Methods
- Process Control 4 - Design of Digital Control Algorithms