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1 Year On Campus Masters Program
University of SurreyThis one-year (full-time) Master’s programme is designed to teach you how chemical, biological and physical processes can be designed, optimised and controlled — perfect if you’re ready to apply quantitative, engineering or scientific skills in process-intensive industries. It’s especially suited for graduates in engineering, physics, chemistry or related backgrounds who want to work in sectors like energy, chemicals, manufacturing or process control.
Curriculum structure:
In the first semester you’ll take core modules such as Process Modelling and Simulation, Optimisation and Decision Making, and Advanced Process Control — these build your ability to represent, analyse and control complex industrial systems.
In the second semester you’ll move to more specialised modules such as Process & Energy Integration, Supply Chain Management, Biomass Processing Technology and optionally Knowledge-Based Systems & Artificial Intelligence — allowing you to tailor your knowledge toward energy optimisation, renewables or advanced systems.
Throughout and culminating in the summer you’ll carry out a major Research Dissertation/Project in process systems engineering — this gives you the chance to apply what you’ve learned to a real-world or research problem and produce a substantive piece of work.
Focus areas (in a string): “process modelling & simulation; optimisation & decision making; advanced process control; process & energy integration; biomass & low-carbon processing technologies; supply chain management for process industries; knowledge-based systems in process engineering”
Learning outcomes (in a string): “you will develop deep knowledge of analysis and design of process systems; master simulation, optimisation and control for industrial processes; apply engineering tools and methods to energy-efficient and low-carbon technologies; carry out a major independent process systems project demonstrating your applied competence”
Professional alignment (accreditation): The programme is embedded within the Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences at Surrey and emphasises strong industrial relevance and links with the process industries.
Reputation (employability rankings): Graduates from this programme will have skills highly sought in chemical-, energy- and processing-industry firms; Surrey highlights excellent employment prospects in these sectors.
In this programme, you won’t just sit in lectures reading textbook chapters — you’ll be designing, modelling and optimising real‐world processes, and working with the digital tools that industry uses. From early on, you’ll engage in hands-on analysis, simulation, and project work that bridges theory and practice in process systems engineering. With dedicated modules, modern computing tools (like MATLAB, Aspen+, GAMS) and a cohort that works together on challenging problems, you’ll leave not only knowing the concepts, but being able to apply them.
Here’s what your experience will look like day by day:
Software & modelling tools: You’ll build proficiency in tools such as MATLAB, Aspen+ (for process systems modelling) and GAMS (optimisation modelling software) to analyse, simulate and optimise complex industrial processes.
Project and dissertation work: You’ll take on an individual major project (as part of the 180-credit MSc) where you define a process problem, apply modelling, simulation or optimisation, and deliver a solution — giving you demonstrable evidence of your skills.
Applied modules with real-life relevance: The curriculum includes core process systems engineering modules (modelling, optimisation, control, design) and optional modules like Process Safety & Operations Integrity, Renewable Energy Technologies — all of which emphasise application in real industry contexts.
Team-work, communication and transferable skills: Beyond the technical, you’ll work in groups, present your findings, use digital collaboration tools (Teams, cloud/file sharing) and learn how to plan and execute engineering projects — the kinds of skills employers look for.
Industry‐inspired learning & good employability links: The course is designed with strong relevance to process and chemical industries; you’ll benefit from examples, case studies and awareness of what employers expect — readying you for the job market.
Graduates from this programme are well-positioned to step into critical roles in process-intensive industries, such as Process Systems Engineer, Plant Optimisation Specialist, Energy Integration Engineer or Process Control Analyst.
University services to help you employ: Surrey’s Employability & Careers team offers dedicated support for postgraduates—through one-to-one appointments, CV/interview workshops, and lifetime alumni access.
Employment stats and salary figures: For the Department of Chemical & Process Engineering at Surrey, postgraduate taught graduates achieved an average salary of £34,500 in engineering and technical consultancy roles. Also, Surrey reports that 95% of its taught postgraduate students are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.
University–industry partnerships: The programme is designed around industry-relevant process systems engineering issues, with strong links to sectors such as chemicals, energy and renewables.
Long-term accreditation value: A master’s from Surrey — within its Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences — offers strong international credibility and relevance for high-level roles in the process industries.
Graduation outcomes: The course aims to equip you with skills in modelling, simulation, optimisation, advanced process control and system design — attributes that employers in process systems, chemical/biotech and energy sectors actively seek.
Further Academic Progression:
If you complete this MSc and wish to continue your studies, you could:
Move into a PhD in areas such as Process Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, Advanced Control Systems or Systems Optimisation.
Or enrol in a specialist postgraduate certificate or diploma in a niche domain (for example biomass processing, sustainable energy systems design, or smart process control) before transitioning into senior engineering or R&D leadership roles.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in computer science, chemistry, engineering, mathematics ;or physics, a related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics a related disciplines with demonstrable exposure to programming and mathematics, or other alternative subjects related to data analysis, data science, informatics or process analysis and designTo apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0. a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0. UK 2:1, you must achieve at least an overall average of 60% or 65% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least an overall average of 55% or 60% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least an overall average of 65% or 70% in your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.Duolingo - 120 overall Comprehension 100 Conversation 100 Literacy 110 Production 110PTE - 67 overall with Reading 59 Speaking 59 Listening 59 Writing 64TOEFL - 88 overall with Reading 20 Listening 19 Speaking 22 Writing 19Process System engineerClosed Loop Learning Program ManagerInformation Systems AnalystProcess Engineer
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