Master in Chemical Engineering

Program Overview

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The Chemical Engineering Master's Degree at IQS trains professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs through a 1.5-year program emphasizing knowledge and skills in developing, producing, and optimizing chemical processes and products. With over 50% hands-on learning, students learn from industry experts and prepare for a wide range of career paths and industries, including academia and entrepreneurship. The program offers optional internships, international thesis partnerships, and the potential for collaboration with companies like Covestro and Repsol.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

The Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at IQS is a 1.5-year program designed to prepare students for careers as professionals, researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs in the chemical industry. The program focuses on developing knowledge and skills in the development, research, and preparation of products, processes, and services, as well as industrial management and cost optimization. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach, with more than 50% of the teaching content taking place in the laboratory.

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Objectives:

• To prepare students as professionals, researchers, managers, and high-level entrepreneurs for the chemistry and chemical-based industry.
• To provide students with knowledge about the development, research, and preparation of products, processes, and services, as well as industrial management and cost optimization skills.
• To equip students with the ability to conduct real projects for large companies.

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Competences:

• Advanced application of mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering for the professional practice of Chemical Engineering.
• Ability to lead and supervise all types of facilities, processes, systems, and services within the different industrial areas related to Chemical Engineering.
• Mastery of the technical and management tools for the research and development of processes, products, and services in the chemical and related industries, including skills in knowledge management and the ability to develop and apply original ideas and lead projects.
• Ability to work responsibly in the profession, incorporating the ethical reasoning necessary to work in a professional environment in a responsible manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with both specialist and non-specialist audiences, including the use of English as a working language.
• Understanding of all contemporary aspects related to the exercise of the profession, as well as the need to incorporate new knowledge throughout your professional life.

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Outline:

The Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering program is structured into four main modules:

• Process Engineering and Product: This module covers topics such as process engineering, product design, production management, optimization, and sustainability.
• Production management, optimization, and sustainability: This module focuses on the management, optimization, and sustainability of production processes.
• Optional subjects: Students can choose from a variety of optional subjects to tailor their studies to their specific interests.
• Master Thesis: Students complete a research-based Master Thesis project.

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Individual Modules:

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Process Engineering and Product:

• Project I: 6 ECTS
• Processes and products: 3 ECTS
• Functional design: 3 ECTS
• Simulation and optimisation of processes: 3 ECTS
• Fluid dynamics: 3 ECTS
• Industrial safety: 8 ECTS
• Project II: 3 ECTS
• Materials and Corrosion: 3 ECTS
• Process Control Systems: 3 ECTS
• Structures and industrial buildings: 3 ECTS
• Electrical technology: 3 ECTS
• Energy and environment: 3 ECTS
• Optional subject 1: 3 ECTS
• Optional subject 2: 3 ECTS

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Production management, optimization, and sustainability:

• Project Management: 3 ECTS
• Innovation and Information Management: 3 ECTS
• Costs and Business Economy: 3 ECTS
• Optional subject 1: 3 ECTS
• Optional subject 2: 3 ECTS

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Optional Subjects:

• Sustainable Engineering: 3 ECTS
• Design of Experiments: 3 ECTS
• Nanotechnology: 3 ECTS
• Scale-up: 3 ECTS
• Formulation Science and Technology: 3 ECTS
• Data Analysis: 3 ECTS
• Facility Management: 3 ECTS
• Materials Management and Logistics: 3 ECTS

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Master Thesis:

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Teaching:

• The program utilizes a hands-on approach, with more than 50% of the teaching content taking place in the laboratory.
• The program is taught by leading industry professionals.
• The program offers the possibility of completing the Master Thesis with international companies or universities.

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Careers:

• The Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering prepares students for a wide range of careers in the chemistry sector and related industries.
• Potential career paths include:
• Basic engineering
• Facilities maintenance
• General management
• R&D leadership
• Production management
• Students may also choose to form their own company or join academia as a professor or researcher.
• The program provides opportunities to work in a variety of industries, including:
• Food and consumer products
• Coatings and paints
• Textiles
• Lubricants
• Paper
• Active pharmaceutical ingredients
• Polymers and transformations
• Environment
• Fuel and energy treatments
• Potential job titles include:
• Laboratory Manager
• Independent professional conducting audits and certifications
• Head of Operations

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Other:

• The program offers the possibility of carrying out projects with leading companies in the sector such as Covestro, Repsol, and BASF.
• The program provides access to more than 8,700 m2 of laboratories and workshops equipped with the latest technologies.
• The program offers optional internships with research centres or paid internships with companies in the sector between the second and third semesters.
• The program is accredited by AQU Catalunya.