Program Overview
This full-time, one-year chemical engineering program provides students with a solid understanding of the field's fundamentals and practical experience in chemical process design and operation. Graduates are highly sought after by industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, oil and gas, and food and beverage. The program is accredited by IChemE, ensuring international professional recognition.
Program Outline
Outline:
Content:
The program provides a firm grasp of the fundamental principles underlying the field of chemical engineering and practical engineering experience in the design and operation of chemical process.
Structure:
The program is a full-time course that spans an academic year plus an additional six-week project period (Summer Semester: mid-May to July). Students study five taught modules in Autumn Semester, five taught modules in Spring Semester, and complete the design project during the summer semester.
Course Schedule:
Autumn:
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Mass Transfer Separations
- Advanced Engineering Maths.
Spring:
- Process Safety, Control and Instrumentation
- Batch Processing Engineering
- Plant & Process Management
- Advanced Transport Processes
- Chemical Engineering Design Methods
Summer (May-July):
- Chemical Engineering Design Project
Careers:
Graduates of this course are in high demand by major Irish and multinational companies for employment as chemical/process/project engineers in a wide range of process industries: pharmaceutical, chemical and biochemical, oil and gas, healthcare, food and drink, water, consumer goods, etc. Graduates have been employed also by companies making equipment or components for the process, biomedical, or IT industries. There is also an opportunity for graduates to pursue research Master's and PhD.
Other:
- The program is IChemE accredited to ensure international professional recognition for graduates of the degree.
- A medal and prize are awarded each year by Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd for the student graduating with the highest marks.
EU - €7,660 Non- EU - €19,300
