Mathematics G1310 PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Mathematics at Aberystwyth University offers students the opportunity to conduct research in a variety of areas, including mathematical modeling, quantum structures, information and control, algebraic combinatorics, and statistics. The program provides students with access to excellent research facilities, including the Scott Blair Collection, a comprehensive and important resource for the study of rheology. Students will also benefit from the university's Researcher Development Programme, which provides training in the skills required to successfully complete a research degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Develop a combination of technical knowledge and professional skills in chemical engineering by completing real-world projects, preparing for a career in green and sustainable industries. Become a professional chemical engineer from day one. Learn by completing applied and industry-led projects from the very start. Engage in sustainability-related projects such as hydrogen and carbon capture. On this course you’ll build your knowledge of key chemical engineering topics through practical and project-based learning – with an emphasis on solving industrial challenges. You’ll gain the skills and experience to design safe, sustainable and economically viable industrial plants and processes, becoming a chemical engineer with essential skills in our society.

Outline:

Year 1

• Chemical Engineering Fundamentals (40 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (30%), Exam (70%)
• Chemical Engineering Mathematics (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Chemistry, Materials And Employability For Chemical Engineers (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Practical Chemical Engineering (40 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (70%), Practical (30%)

Year 2

• Chemical Engineering Principles (40 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (30%), Exam (70%)
• Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Process Modelling And Control (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Sustainable Chemical Engineering (40 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (70%), Practical (30%)

Year 3

• Individual Design Project (40 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Particle Processing And Applications (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• Reactor Design (20 credits) - Assessment: Coursework (50%), Exam (50%)

Assessment:

Assessments will be varied with an emphasis on developing communication skills required by professional engineers. You’ll produce portfolios and project reports, deliver engaging presentations and test your understanding in exams.

Teaching:

This course is designed for you to gain experience as a professional engineer by developing technical and professional skills from the start. You’ll have opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge at every level, through real-world project-based learning set and supported by industrial partners. Could this be changed to - Previous projects have been supported by British Oxygen Company (BOC), ITM Power, OGC Energy and E.ON. You learn through:

• Diverse lectures emphasising peer collaboration.
• Tutorials to practise and apply your knowledge ahead of assessments.
• Hands-on lab experience including computational modelling and simulation.
• Q&A and discussions for self-assessment and understanding.
• Teamwork activities for collaboration in an innovative environment.
• Project-based learning to apply knowledge, creativity, design, critical analysis and professional skills to real-world projects.

Careers:

This course prepares you for a career in:

• Process engineering
• Project engineering
• Process design engineering
• Integrity
• Project management
• Process improvement
• Solutions engineering
• Environmental health and safety
• Sustainability consultancy
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
• Atkins
• Deloitte
• Envision AESC
• Envirogen Group
• Galliford Try
• ITM Power
• Johnson Matthey
• Molson Coors
• Moeschle
• National Grid
• Network Rail
• Schneider Electric
• Severn Trent
• Vital Energi

Other:

You’ll be able to develop a range of sustainable solutions – including carbon capture & storage systems, designing green hydrogen plants and making water treatment plants more energy efficient. Students have previously gained experience working on research projects on biofuel – such as analysing the properties of waste coffee grounds from our cafes and how they can be used as a solid fuel. You’ll visit process and chemical plants to explore the range of industries and sectors where chemical engineers are needed. Previous site visits have included Ewden Water Treatment Works, E.On’s Blackburn Meadows Power Station and Drax Power Station. Past speakers have included experts in pollution reduction, process safety and hydrogen production. You can attend scheduled events across the academic year and meet industry partners, employers, researchers and alumni. Past events have included the Alumni Careers Panel, Careers Fair, Winter Research Poster Event, SHU Racing Launch and EngFest. You’ll also be encouraged to become a free student member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). As a member you’ll have access to a wealth of online resources, plus tools and training for professional development. You’ll be invited to get involved with the Sheffield Member’s Group of the IChemE, so you can network with professional engineers. You’ll learn and experiment in a dedicated chemical engineering lab and get hands-on experience with interactive equipment including:

• Distillation columns
• Absorption and desorption columns
• Mass transfer in liquid and gaseous systems
• Fluid transport equipment (pumps, pipes and valves)
• Fluidised bed
You’ll also simulate chemical engineering problems with industry-standard software – such as Ansys Workbench, Aspen Plus & Aspen HYSYS. 95% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey)

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/25 is £9,250 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and are therefore subject to changes in government policy. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.

International students

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.