University of Bradford School of Engineering and Informatics School of Engineering Programme title: MSc/ PG Diploma Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Awarding and teaching institution: Final and interim award(s): Programme title: Programme accredited by: Duration: UCAS code: Subject benchmark statement: University of Bradford MSc/ Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip)/ Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) [Framework for Higher Education Qualifications level 7] Chemical and Petroleum Engineering To be accredited by IChemE 1 year full time n/a Engineering Date produced: December 2011 Last updated: June 2014 Introduction Engineers are responsible for the creation of all material objects and systems necessary for modern life, from concept to customer to decommissioning. The economic and social prosperity of the UK and the world depend greatly on engineering activities. The Technical Roadmap for 21 st century chemical engineering published by the IChemE (the Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK) in 2007 has identified six broad areas of critical global importance where chemical engineers will have enormous influence. These are (i) health, safety, environment, (ii) sustainable technology, (iii) energy, (iv) food and drink, (v) water and (vi) bio-systems. Chemical Engineers develop and design the processes to make everything the modern society needs: from advanced polymeric materials (packaging, electrical goods, electronics, automotive, aircrafts) to health care products (face creams, shampoo, perfume, drugs) to food (dairy products, cereals, agro-chemicals) and water (desalination for freshwater) to energy (petroleum to nuclear fuels). They do this by efficient use and management of resources including oil & gas, water and energy while controlling health and safety procedures and protecting the environment. Chemical engineers are concerned with small and large-scale chemical and biochemical processes in which materials undergo change. In practice, this may mean anything from a relatively small batch production of a drug to the massive Page 1 of 12
scale of equipment needed to turn seawater to freshwater, natural gas to agrochemicals etc. by applying advanced reaction and separation processes. The complexity of the oil and gas industry offers a wide variety of opportunities for career development in the petrochemical industries. Further, engineering new materials with advanced properties is at the heart of the new technological drive of this century. Electronic Polymers, Biomaterials, Nanocomposites, and "Smart" Materials are examples of new material developments where the technological applications and impact on society are enormous. Your study at MSc level at Bradford will be a foundation for life aimed at developing a deep understanding of advanced technical principles, analytical tools and competence in their application together with a wide range of management, personal and professional skills. The Programme will provide you with essential tools based on the concept of sustainability and maintaining a low carbon footprint for changing raw materials into useful products in a safe and cost effective way. The MSc in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering programme is designed smartly and provides balanced in-depth exposures to help you to find your career in three distinct areas: traditional chemical engineering, petroleum engineering and polymer engineering. The programme gives you the flexibility to choose the right combination of taught and research modules to train you for the career you have in mind. Your choice of traditional chemical engineering route will expose you to advanced chemical engineering and process technology skills for exciting and challenging careers in the chemical and process industries. It also enables graduates in chemistry or other science/engineering disciplines to convert to a specialisation in chemical engineering. Your choice of petroleum engineering route will enable you to match the needs in different areas of oil and gas production and in small as well as large operating and consulting companies. With the choice of polymer engineering route you will be exposed to the design and operation of processes to engineer materials with advanced properties and will lead you to careers in many manufacturing industries e.g. automotive, aerospace etc. Upon completion of the Programme you will have the capacity for meaningful interdisciplinary interaction, leadership roles, and professional growth. The School places emphasis on both teaching and research. We have particular research strengths in chemical and petrochemical engineering, polymers, energy, water, pharmaceutical engineering, coating and materials engineering. We have state of the art research facilities in these areas. We aim to produce MSc graduates who are imaginative, innovative, versatile and competitive. These graduates will be able to progress rapidly to professional positions of responsibility with minimal additional training and who will be able to provide technical, managerial and entrepreneurial leadership in specialist/interdisciplinary projects. Upon completion you will be able to work as: (a) Project Engineer (b) Design Engineer (c) Operations Engineer or (d) Research and Development Engineer (R&D) in Chemical/Petroleum/Polymer/Food and Pharmaceutical Industries. You will have Page 2 of 12
the capacity, potential and opportunity for professional growth to continue the path to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The ability of an engineer to think clearly and logically is widely appreciated by many other professions and your studies may well be a stepping stone to many alternative careers other than Engineering a real foundation for life and for a lifetime of learning. Programme Aims The aims of the MSc programme are: To equip the students with the theoretical knowledge, concepts and skills necessary for original thought and problems analysis related to core chemical/petroleum/polymer engineering. To equip the students with the organisational, practical and computational skills necessary to carry out research in chemical/petroleum/polymer engineering fields. To enable the student to engage in research by carrying out, under expert supervision, a specific project in chemical/petroleum/polymer engineering. To provide bridging information to non-specialists enabling them to extend their career opportunities. The aim of the Postgraduate Diploma is: To equip students with a broad base of theoretical knowledge, concepts and skills in the area of chemical/petroleum/polymer engineering. To equip the students with a broad base of organisational, practical and computational skills necessary to carry out research in chemical/petroleum/polymer engineering. To provide bridging information to non-specialists enabling them to extend their career opportunities. Programme Learning Outcomes On completion of this award at PG Certificate and/or PG Diploma level, you will be able to: LO1.1 have depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in advanced chemical engineering and in a range of state of the art process technologies to design, operate and manage complex processes and associated manufacturing plants A, B LO1.2 have depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in advanced petroleum engineering and in a range of state of the art process technologies to design, operate and manage complex processes and relevant manufacturing plants A, B LO1.3 have a comprehensive understanding of knowledge in advanced materials and production technology and have a practical understanding of techniques/methodologies applicable to characterisation of materials structure and properties A, B Page 3 of 12
LO2.1 be able with critical awareness to identify an area for further detailed investigation, design an experimental programme and be able to utilise research skills to critically evaluate and interpret newly developed data A, B LO2.2 have the ability to integrate engineering understanding and apply critical insight to the solution of real problems A, B LO2.3 be able to act autonomously in planning, conducting and reporting a programme of original research A, B LO2.5 have the ability to take a holistic approach in solving problems and designing systems A, B LO2.6 be able to apply professional judgements to balance risks, cost, benefits, safety and reliability A, B LO3: Practical Skills LO3.1 be able to plan and carry out optimal operation of reaction, separation, heat transfer and mixing processes (lab & simulation based) and critically evaluate the outcomes B LO3.2 be able to plan and carry out optimal design and operation of chemical/petroleum products/polymeric materials (simulation based) and critically evaluate the outcomes B LO3.3 have the ability to design and operate processes efficiently to manufacture advanced polymeric materials A, B LO3.4 be able to critically interpret design, experimental and computational data A, B LO4: Personal and Transferable Skills LO4.1 be able to work effectively in a team in order to meet shared objectives A, B LO4.2 have the ability to use complex problem solving strategies to develop, monitor and update a plan for the solution of both technical and personnel contributions to meeting organisational need B LO4.4 have acquired skills to learn independently in familiar and unfamiliar situations with open mindedness and in the spirit of critical enquiry A, B LO4.5 have acquired skills to learn effectively for the purpose of continuing professional development and in a wider context throughout your career A, B On completion of the award at MSc level, and including all of the above, you will be able to: LO1.4 have a thorough understanding of optimisation, design, mathematical modelling and risk management practices that are at the forefront of chemical engineering. LO2.4 have conceptual understanding to integrate and critically evaluate information from a variety of sources and to propose new hypothesis. LO3.5 use wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes to complete a substantial work of independent study. LO4.3 demonstrate effective independent learning and the ability to use complex problem solving strategies to develop innovative solutions. Page 4 of 12
Curriculum The curriculum map shows the core (C) and optional (O) units for this programme, which extends over 12 months. It is made up of a taught element of 120 credits and an individual research project element of 60 credits. The taught element is structured in the form of modules carrying 10 or 20 credits arranged within the two semesters forming the academic session. The 60 credits MSc research project is carried out throughout the year. The curriculum may change, subject to the University's Programme approval, monitoring and review procedures, as improvements are made each year. More detail, including learning outcomes, is available for each unit. The MSc curriculum is summarised in Tables A & B. For candidates with bachelor degree in chemical engineering will follow the curriculum in Table A. For candidates with a bachelor degree in non-chemical engineering, there will be a pre-requisite, and will follow a slightly different programme (Table B). As a prerequisite, they will have to complete (with assessment) either one of the Short Programmes run by IChemE or the pre-sessional Programme at Bradford. The presessional programme will cover introductory chemical engineering topics and will include mass & energy balances, separation process, chemical reaction engineering, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, mixing, distillation, extraction, absorption. In the Programme, instead of studying Materials Failure Analysis and Design Optimisation, students will study Reaction Engineering and Chemical Eng Practice 2 modules in semester 1. Also in Semester 2, students will study Separation Science module. In addition, the MSc project (60 credits) will include 40 credit equivalent of process design leading to a full plant design and 20 credit equivalent of research (lab or simulation based) on a specific unit operation of the process. Table A. Curriculum for candidates with bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering Module Code Module Title MSc Type PG Dip Type Credits Level Study period ENG4105D Desalination Technology C C 20 7 1 ENG4057D Polymer Engineering C C 20 7 1 ENG4060M Transport Process Modelling C C 10 7 1 ENG4029M Design Optimisation C C 10 7 1 ENG4127D Upstream Production & Refinery Operation C C 20 7 2 ENG4064M Sustainable Energy C C 10 7 2 ENG4125M Food and Pharmaceutical Process Engineering C C 10 7 2 ENG4072M Risk Management O O 10 7 2 ENG4025M Finite Element Methods O O 10 7 2 LIF4010M Thermal Analysis O O 10 7 2 ENG 4013Z* MSc Project - C 60 7 1,2,3 * Note: Students registering for PG Diploma will not carry out the 60 credit research projects. Page 5 of 12
Table B. Curriculum for candidates with bachelor degree in non-chemical Engineering Module Code Module Title MSc Type PG Dip Type Credits Level Study period ENG4105D Desalination Technology C C 20 7 1 ENG4057D Polymer Engineering C C 20 7 1 ENG3101M Reaction Engineering C C 10 6 1 ENG3001M Chemical Eng Practice - 2 C C 10 6 1 ENG4127D Upstream Production & C C 20 7 2 Refinery Operation ENG4064M Sustainable Energy C C 10 7 2 ENG4125M Food and Pharmaceutical C C 10 7 2 Process Engineering ENG4072M Risk Management O O 10 7 2 ENG4025M Finite Element Methods O O 10 7 2 LIF4010M Thermal Analysis C C 10 7 2 ENG 4013Z* MSc Project C C 60 7 1,2,3 *Note: Students registering for PG Diploma will not carry out the 60 credit research projects. Note, for students with a non-chemical engineering background, the concepts of process design are introduced in the MSc project leading to a full plant design. The curriculum may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. Notes: Students interested in petroleum engineering career will take the petroleum engineering related modules (Upstream Production Operation, Refinery Operation) in Semester 2 (10+10 = 20 credits) and may want to pursue 60 credit research project in Petroleum Engineering area. Students interested in Polymer Engineering career will take the polymer engineering module in Semester 1 (20 credit) and may want to pursue 60 credit research project in Polymer Processing area. Students interested in Food & Pharmaceutical Engineering career will study Food and Pharmaceutical module in Semester 2 (10 credit) may want to pursue 60 credit research project in Food & Pharmaceutical Engineering area. ENG 4013Z*: 60 Credit Projects must be related to either core Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering or Polymer Engineering or Pharmaceutical Engineering. Teaching and Assessment Strategies The teaching and learning strategy takes into consideration the learning outcomes, progression through the levels of study, the nature of the subject and the student intake, and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you progress through the Programme. The strategies and methods implemented are: The teaching and learning methods implemented to engage students in developing their knowledge and understanding of the Programme include formal lectures (including those from Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed learning and individual work. Page 6 of 12
The method of assessment is by written examination and both analytical and experimental Programme work. The methods implemented in developing the students intellectual skills include engaging with them during tutorial exercises, case studies, practical demonstration and supervised research or project work. The methods of assessment of intellectual skills are implicit in the written examinations, analytical and experimental Programme work and more particularly in their MSc dissertations. The methods implemented in developing the students practical skills include demonstrations and practicals linked with the taught modules. The MSc students will also design and operate equipment and use control and measuring instruments, under supervision, during the initial phase of their research project. The PG/Dip students will operate analytical instruments, under supervision, during the initial phase of their research project. The methods of assessment of practical skills include feedback on laboratory work linked with the taught modules. Also, a large proportion of the mark for the MSc dissertation and the PG/Dip will be attributed to Experimental Methods and Equipment and Presentation & Discussion of Results. The methods implemented in developing the students transferable skills are implicit in the programme. The University of Bradford is well known for attracting students from a wide variety of background, experiences and countries. This and the learning facilities available to all students provide the conditions for students to develop and manage their learning. The University of Bradford modus operandi, Making Knowledge Work, is embedded in the philosophy of this Programme, particularly in the area of Engineering, Design and Technology. The School is well equipped with practical and computational facilities. The methods of assessment of transferable skills are built in the structure of the examinations, case studies, laboratory demonstrations and research or project work. Assessment Regulations Whilst this Programme conforms to the general principles set out in the standard University Assessment Regulations which are available at the link below, http://www.bradford.ac.uk/aqpo/ordinances-and-regulations/, the following exception(s) apply to these regulations: 1. The MSc project must be passed at 1 st attempt 2. To gain an accredited MSc award, 160 credits must have a minimum mark of 50% with the remaining 20 credits with marks at a minimum of 40%. This requirement can be met with supplementary assessment (on one occasion only) in any number of taught subjects. You may therefore re-sit a module that has a mark in the 40% to 50% range for the purpose of remaining on the accredited award. If the above requirement is not met, but the University s postgraduate regulations are complied with, then a non-accredited MSc will be awarded. Page 7 of 12
Admissions Requirements The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this particular programme. Entrance requirements for each programme will vary but consideration of your application will be based on a combination of your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience. If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum. Please talk to us if you do not fit the standard pattern of entry qualifications. We are continually reviewing and developing our practices and policies to make the University more inclusive, but if you are disabled we may need to make some adjustments to make sure that you are not disadvantaged. We would advise you to contact the programme leader before you apply to discuss these. This Programme is open to candidates with bachelor s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Control Engineering. In addition to satisfying the general admissions requirements of the University of Bradford, the candidates must have: 2.2 equivalent bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering. Applicants with 2.1 equivalent bachelors degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science and who have completed the Chemical Engineering for Scientists a Programme run by the Institution of Chemical Engineers or a pre-sessional Programme* at the university of Bradford will also be eligible to apply. Applicants with 2.1 equivalent bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Control Engineering, and who have completed the Chemical Engineering for Other Engineers b Programmes or a pre-sessional Programme* at the university of Bradford run by the Institution of Chemical Engineers will also be eligible to apply. * All Programmes will be assessed via a written Programme work (Equivalent 4000 words). The candidates will have to pass at 50%. The pre-sessional Programme at the University of Bradford is only available for September entry candidates and will take place 3 weeks prior to the start of the MSc Programme. a Chemical Engineering for Scientists http://www.icheme.org/sitecore/content/icheme_home/shop/search%20results.aspx?keywords=scientists&product= b Chemical Engineering for Other Engineers http://www.icheme.org/sitecore/content/icheme_home/shop/search%20results.aspx?keywords=other+engineers&product= Page 8 of 12
Note: The candidates wishing to attend the Programmes run by IChemE will have to organise themselves (including fees). The candidates wishing to attend the presessional Programme run by the university will have to pay an additional fee set by the university. The candidates with bachelor degrees in chemical engineering can enrol into the Programme in September or January. However, the candidates with bachelor degrees in non-chemical engineering will have to enrol into the Programme in September only. English Language Requirements All students must satisfy the English language requirements for admission as described in http://www.brad.ac.uk/international/english-prepare.php. If your native language is not English, you will have to pass a test in English approved by the University before you can be admitted. The following qualifications are acceptable as satisfying this requirement, both are available internationally:- The International English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS) administered by the British Council is the test which is preferred by the University. You will need to achieve an Overall Band of at least 6, with at least 5 in each of the four sub-tests. Testing facilities are available at most British Council overseas offices. When you take your test, you should ask for a copy of your Test Report Form to be sent to the University. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, USA. You will need to score at least 550 (220 on the computer-based test). If you take this test, you should enter the University's code 0828, on your answer sheet. Should you not be able to offer these grades then you should contact the admissions Tutor for further advice. Learning Resources The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and our specialist libraries in the School of Health and the School of Management provide a wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study space if you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training sessions and individual guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment, and will help you organise your references properly. Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus. Many of these are open 24/7. You can also use the University's wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most of our online journals are available on the internet (both on and off campus), and you can also access your University email account, personal information and Programme-related materials this way. Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24/7 IT helpline available. Page 9 of 12
Student Support and Guidance Programme Team Support for you personally and in your Programme of study, will be provided both by the University and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom you feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your Programme tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries. The School has a Women s Engineering Society named FAIRER (Females Actively Involved in Rewarding Engineering Roles). It provides a social network support to all students. Students Union We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students Union, through a system of student representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly. The Students Union provide professional academic representation and advice. The Students Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide confidential counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your personal or academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part of the Hub) will provide you with information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal safety and tourist information. International Students can access a range of additional advice and support services through the Student s Union. Employability and Career Development The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance their employability profile, commitment towards a career pathway(s) and to implementing a career plan. Professional career guidance and development support is available throughout your time as a student and as a graduate from Career Development Services. The support available from Career Development Services includes a wide range of information resources, one to one appointments, a weekly workshop programme, a mentoring programme, graduate recruitment and careers fairs, plus information and help to you find part time work, summer work placements, internship programmes and graduate/postgraduate entry vacancies. In addition, some students will receive seminars and workshops delivered by Career Development Services as part of their programme of study. All students are encouraged to access Career Development Services at an early stage during their studies and to use the extensive resources available on their web site www.careers.brad.ac.uk. Career Development Services annually undertakes a survey of all postgraduates to find out their destination six months after graduation. The survey gathers data on the Page 10 of 12
employment and further study routes graduates have entered and a range of other information including job roles, name and location of employers, salary details etc. The survey findings for each programme of study are presented on the programme information pages on the University website and via Career Development Services website www.careers.brad.ac.uk Learner Development Unit For postgraduate students on taught programmes who are looking to improve their marks during their time at university, study skills and maths advice is available to all regardless of degree discipline. Students can access a programme of interactive workshops and clinics which is delivered throughout the year. This is in addition to our extremely popular face-to-face guidance from our advisers, who also offer a wide range of online and paper based materials for self-study. http://www.bradford.ac.uk/learner-development/ Disability Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service can help by providing support, advice and equipment to help you get the most out of your time at Bradford. It is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or via email: disabilities@bradford.ac.uk University policies and initiatives Ecoversity Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities campus operations and lives of our staff and students. We do not claim to be a beacon for sustainable development but we aspire to become a leading University in this area. The facilities we create for teaching and learning, including teaching spaces, laboratories, IT labs and social spaces, will increasingly reflect our commitments to sustainable development. Staff and student participation in this initiative is crucial to its success and its inclusion in the programme specification is a clear signal that it is at the forefront of our thinking in programme development, delivery, monitoring and review. For more details see www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity Further Information For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions. The Admissions Office The University of Bradford Richmond Road Bradford, BD7 1DP The Admissions Office School of Engineering and Informatics The University of Bradford Richmond Road Page 11 of 12
UK +44 (0)1274 233054 http://www.brad.ac.uk/programmes/ Bradford, BD7 1DP, UK +44 (0)1274 234567 http://www.eng.brad.ac.uk/home The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's regulations and Programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. Page 12 of 12