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Apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues in this accredited Master's degree.

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Advance your understanding of chemical and nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited degree.

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Develop your appreciation of materials science and engineering and build your research expertise through to Master's level.

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Materials Science and Engineering

Investigate materials science and apply this knowledge to engineering projects in this professionally accredited degree.

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Enhance your understanding of materials science and the management needs of business organisations

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Apply your study of materials to nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited Master’s degree.

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Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health

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Advanced Chemical Engineering

Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering and enhance your knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and computing.

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Gain a firm foundation in the science and engineering of biological processes.

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Develop an understanding of the mathematics relevant to systems engineering.

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Advanced Molecular Synthesis

Analyse the approaches designed to automate, analyse and understand synthetic processes.

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Advance your understanding of chemical transformations and how to tackle challenges in the field of catalysis.

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Acquire the skills and experience required to thrive in the field of green chemistry.

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Molecular Engineering

Develop the cross-disciplinary expertise to work on exciting challenges at the interface of science and engineering.

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