Newcastle University

Chemical Engineering

Industrial Quality Technology MSc; PGDip

MSc: 12 months full time; up to 72 months part time (Flexible Master’s Training Programme)
PGDip: 12 months full time; up to 72 months part time Flexible Master's Training Programme

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000 (MSc) £4,170 (PGDip)
International: full time £14,320 (MSc); £11,060 (PGDip)
Please refer to our Tuition Fees section for information about changes to fees and fee discounts.

Aims

In response to the needs of industry, this multidisciplinary programme aims to train and enhance the skills of a new generation of postgraduates who have competencies across the boundaries of engineering, science and management.

Programme Description

Targeted at those wanting a career in the chemical, biochemical or pharmaceutical industries, this programme bridges the gap between the disciplines of process analytical technologies, process control, chemical engineering, mathematics and statistics, and quality technology. These key training areas are taught together with business and project management.

The majority of modules are of one-week's duration and each module is worth 10 credits. MSc students undertake taught modules (120 credits) and an industry-focused research project (60 credits). Diploma students undertake taught modules (80 credits) and undertake an industry-focused research project (40 credits).

All students must take either introduction to mathematics and statistics or principles of process engineering (10 credits). Further compulsory modules (70 credits) for MSc and Diploma students include: introduction to analytical chemistry; quality technology; process control systems; design of experiments and multivariate data analysis; and online process analysis. MSc students then choose four optional modules (40 credits) from a list which typically includes: time series and system identification; chemometrics and signal processing; non-linear process modelling; methods and techniques of mathematical modelling; environmental management and sustainability; and process optimisation in practice.

The industry-focused research project is a key training element giving you the opportunity to apply your portfolio of skills to new and/or complex multifaceted situations, and to gain experience of solving industrial problems.

Find out  more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

You must satisfy one of the first two and also the third criteria: (i) a minimum of a second-class Honours degree (BEng, MEng or BSc), or equivalent in an appropriate subject. It is expected that the majority of candidates will be graduates in engineering (typically chemical, mechanical or electrical), science (typically chemistry, physics, mathematics and/or statistics), a biological science with a high level of numerical skills, or computing science; (ii) full-time employment at a professional level within the chemical, biochemical, pharmaceutical, food or material manufacturing industries or in the analytical, instrumentation and control systems sectors; (iii) satisfactory references. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based) or 577 (paper-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University’s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Debra Gray
School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6362
E-mail: debra.gray@ncl.ac.uk