MSc Process Systems Engineering

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Advanced Process Control
• Optimisation And Decision Making
• Process Modelling And Simulation
• Refinery And Petrochemical Processing
• Technology, Business & Research Seminars
• Biomass Processing Technology
• Introduction To Petroleum Production
• Knowledge Based Systems & Artificial Intelligence
• Process And Energy Integration
• Process Safety And Operations Integrity
• Process Systems Design
• Supply Chain Management
• Transitions To A Low Carbon Economy
• Research Dissertation (Prise)

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Chemistry, Engineering or Physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£10,900
 

Overseas
£23,100
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
• If you are on a two-year or three-year part-time structured masters course, the annual fee is payable in Year 1 and Year 2 of the course.

Engineers and scientists are increasingly expected to have skills in process systems engineering alongside their main technical and scientific expertise to enable optimisation of process design and operation.
 

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be well prepared to help technology-intensive organisations make important decisions in view of vast amounts of information. You’ll do this by adopting, combining, implementing and executing the right technologies.