The Department is one of the world's leading research schools in chemical engineering, and the excellence of the Department's research was recognised by the award of top ratings in Chemical Engineering in the previous 3 UK Research Assessment Exercises, and the latest Research Evaluation Framework. 

We have many exciting opportunities for science and engineering graduates to advance their skills. Postgraduate degree students are also automatically registered for the Diploma of Imperial College London (DIC). Further information on our postgraduate programmes can be found using the below links. 

If you are a new student, you may find the College's new students web pages helpful.

Chemical Engineering Postgraduate courses

MSc programme

We offer a one-year Masters programme with four possible streams of specialism.

PhD programme

Our PhD programme is a 3 to 4-year research degree which may be undertaken in one of the Department's research themes, academic research groups and/or research centres and institutes.

MRes in Molecular Engineering

Combine skills in chemistry, physics, and materials science with engineering principles to tackle global challenges with this MRes delivered by the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering.

PhD scholarships

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Available for outstanding applicants - open all year round