Course Details

Course Code(s):
GDCHENTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Graduate Diploma
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr. Orest Shardt
Email: orest.shardt@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This is a conversion course specifically designed for graduates who have obtained a primary degree in a science or engineering discipline (other than Chemical Engineering) and wish to develop a career in the process or pharmaceutical industries. This course provides a firm grasp of the fundamental principles underlying the field of chemical engineering and practical experience in the design and operation of chemical processes. It offers an exceptional opportunity for science and engineering graduates to obtain a recognised qualification in the Chemical Engineering profession after only one year of full-time study.


Students will learn how to design a chemical process with the knowledge of using common industrial software packages and the ability to define problems and identify constraints in design work. They should also show a good understanding of and appreciate safety, health, environmental, sustainability, economic, and ethical issues in the engineering profession.


This programme is IChemE accredited to ensure international professional recognition for graduates.

Are you thinking about broadening your career prospects by becoming a chemical engineer even though your first degree is not in chemical engineering?
If your answer is YES, then this is the right course for you. This specially designed, one-year, full-time programme offers rigorous training in the chemical engineering profession and converts non-chemical engineering graduates to recognised chemical engineers. Graduates of this programme will gain significant improvements in their professional versatility and employability in both the Irish and EU chemical/process industries
 

The programme is a full-time course which spans one academic year plus an additional six-week project period (Summer semester: mid-May to July). Students study five taught modules in the Autumn semester, five taught modules in the Spring semester, and complete their design project during the Summer semester.


As well as learning the relevant theory, students are given laboratory training on the practical aspects of processing operations, and they also have the opportunity to gain expertise in the use of a number of industry-standard chemical engineering design and simulation software packages.


The programme includes a series of one-day plant visits, where students get a chance to tour chemical processing facilities and to interact first-hand with chemical engineering professionals.  To ensure relevance to the needs of the job market, the design and development of the programme is carried out in close consultation with Irish chemical and pharmaceutical companies.  A medal and prize are awarded each year by Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd for the student graduating with highest marks.
 

Autumn Spring Summer (May-July) 
  • Principles of Chemical Engineering (CG5011)
  • Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (CH4405)
  • Chemical Reaction (CH4415) Engineering
  • Mass Transfer  Separations (CH4407)
  • Advanced Engineering Maths.(MA5001) 
  • Process Safety, Control and Instrumentation (CH4404) 
  • Batch Processing Engineering (CG5052)
  • Plant & Process Management (CH4608)
  • Advanced Transport Processes (CG5082)
  • Chemical Engineering Design Methods (CG5042)
  •  Chemical Engineering Design Project (CG5090)

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Applicants should normally have a primary degree (Level 8 - National Framework of Qualifications) with a minimum result of a 2H2 (Second class honours, grade 2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering (e.g. Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Biochemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Environmental, Food or Materials Science, Mechanical, Environmental or Food Engineering).  They must also show evidence of proficiency in chemistry (chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics) and mathematics (particularly in differential and integral calculus). Applications from graduates with work experience are especially welcome.

What to include with your application:

  • Qualification transcripts and certificates
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language, no further documents are required. Otherwise, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • An English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7,660 

Non- EU - €19,300

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the the Finance Department website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

Please click here for information on funding and scholarships.

Graduates of this course are in high demand by major Irish and multinational companies for employment as chemical/process/project engineers in a wide range of process industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical and biochemical, oil and gas, healthcare, food and drink, water, and consumer goods. Graduates have been employed also by companies making equipment or components for processes and the biomedical and IT industries. Graduates may also pursue a research Masters or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.