Master's programme in Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment
The master programme Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment focuses on providing chemical engineering tools for development of efficient and effective use of energy and natural resources. Opportunities for in-depth study of current problem areas are given, often in cooperation with the Swedish industry. Throughout the programme the students train problem solving skills in teams as well as in independent work, and how to present results orally and in writing. Courses are therefore based, to a large extent, on seminars, project assignments, labs and field trips; all of which complement the traditional lectures.
Modern tools are used to analyse technologies that take into consideration the entire chain from raw material to product, which may consist of chemicals, heat or electricity. Future specialists within the Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment area are extremely interesting for a wide selection of companies, see Career prospects below.
The programme is organised by the School of Chemical Science and Engineering (CHE).
Programme outline
The two-year programme (120 ECTS) consists of courses worth 90 ECTS, followed by a Degree project, worth 30 ECTS. One mandatory course (7.5 ECTS) is included in the first year, and the remaining courses may be chosen from a list of 25 courses. From this list, 5 courses are regarded as particularly important, and the student is required to choose at least 3 of them. This gives the student a great opportunity to create his/her own curriculum. Guidelines and recommendations for course combinations will be given. Courses corresponding to 15 ECTS can be elected freely.
Course overview
Degree project
The Degree project is worth 30 ECTS. The thesis topic may be chosen from a list of available thesis projects at the School of Chemical Science and Engineering.
Career prospects
Specialists in all areas of Chemical Engineering for Energy and the Environment are extremely interesting to industry. It is a very wide field, covering most of national and international industry. Important areas include companies with new methods in engineering thermodynamics, fuel-producing industries based on fossil and renewable raw materials, vehicle and forestry industries, companies working with recycling, and traditional chemistry industries adapting to environmental laws. There is also an increased demand for consultants with specialist knowledge in patenting, scientific writing and venture capital, as well as a large demand for PhDs within the area.
Application and admission
Contact
KTH Royal Institute of Technology School of Chemical Science and Engineering
Academic contact: Dr. Ann Cornell, ann.cornell@ket.kth.se
Administrative contact: master@che.kth.se
