COURSE CURRICULUM

The Advanced Chemical Engineering (Hydrogen and Low Carbon Technologies) MSc at Brunel offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in chemical process design, low carbon technologies, and sustainable energy solutions. Core modules include Process Design and Safety, which develops students’ abilities to analyse, synthesise, and safely design chemical processes while considering techno-economic, environmental, and societal impacts. Advanced Process Engineering focuses on reactor design, particulate processes, and industrial separation techniques, while Emerging Low Carbon Technologies explores process intensification and innovative methods to reduce energy, capital, and environmental footprints. The Research Dissertation allows students to conduct independent, open-ended research in emerging low carbon areas, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. The Innovation Toolbox introduces principles of leadership, strategic management, and the role of research in driving technological innovation. Renewable Energy Technologies III covers geothermal, biomass, hydrogen, and waste energy conversion, examining their principles, applications, and environmental impacts. Optional modules, such as Project Management, Climate Change and the Environment, Process Systems Engineering, and Natural Resources and Solid Waste Management, provide opportunities to develop expertise in sustainable project delivery, climate adaptation and mitigation, mathematical modelling, and circular economy practices. Together, these modules prepare graduates to address the technical, managerial, and societal challenges of low carbon and sustainable chemical engineering, enhancing employability in the energy and environmental sectors.