Faculty of Applied Sciences

MSc Programme
Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering
New products and Society depends on products and Programme
processes that we often taken for granted The TU Delft Master of Science
processes for a sustainable but which require knowledge starting at programme in Chemical Engineering
future. molecular level to make goods such as aims to provide students with a solid
cosmetics, food products and electronic foundation in chemical engineering
equipment, to carry out essential activities science while preparing them for a broad
such as waste management and to design range of career opportunities. We believe
Diploma MSc Chemical and produce pharmaceuticals and health that chemical engineering is a bridging
Engineering care products. Chemical Engineering discipline and that students should be
Credits 120 ECTS, 24 months covers a wide range of subjects at all able to work together with chemists,
Starts in September levels: molecular science, including biologists, mathematicians and physicists.
Language English the emerging field of nanochemical The programme, with a primary emphasis
of instruction engineering; the design and analysis of on the underlying sciences, gives students
% international 35% chemical reactors; and the application of the opportunity to personalise their
students chemical engineering in manufacturing curriculum and to choose the particular
processes. The programme has a strong study path that will best prepare them
emphasis on innovative thinking and for their future careers. The programme
stresses multi-disciplinary problem solving challenges students to solve open-ended
using a systematic approach, incorporating problems and teaches critical thinking
considerations of sustainability, economics skills, teamwork and open discussion.
and social welfare into the analytical
process. The fundamental goal of the
Master’s Programme is to provide students
with both a breadth and a depth of
knowledge sufficient to prepare them for
careers in research or to work in industry
at either the design or operational level.
Curriculum Chemical Engineering

The Chemical programme is a two-year Combining the core programme with a • Education (teaching license for Dutch
Master’s programme and comprises 30 EC scientific and social orientation secondary school –courses and practical
120 EC. 1 EC = 28 hours of study, completes the Master’s programme. assignment)
according to the European Credit Transfer The orientation allows for either a • Entrepreneurship (course and project
System (ECTS). The programme has a core deepening or a broadening of your degree work related to the start-up of a
of 90 EC, consisting of: programme. Options available are: company)
• 30 EC compulsory courses
(50% track related) • Research and Development (industrial Most students choose the first option.
• 20 EC design courses and project internship and electives) Roughly speaking, the first year comprises
(2 months fulltime project work in teams • Study Abroad (research and/or courses course work and a design project, while
of 4-5 students) at a foreign university) the second year is primarily devoted to
• 40 EC Master’s thesis work to be carried • Management of Technology thesis work and an industrial internship.
out in a research group within the (one semester coursework)
university • Technology in Sustainable Development
(courses and internship)

First Year
1st quarter 2nd quarter 3rd quarter 4th quarter
Applied Numerical Methods (6 EC) Track-related courses Product & Process Design (5 EC)
Molecular Thermodynamics (6 EC) (see text, 15 EC) Ethics & Engineering (3 EC) Design Project (12 EC)
Molecular Transport Phenomena (3 EC) Electives (9-12 EC)

Second Year
Flexible
Master Thesis Project (40 EC)
Industrial Internship (18 EC)
Elective (0-3 EC)

For more information on all courses: www.chem.msc.studyguide.tudelft.nl

Programme Tracks Process Engineering involves the design particle technology, catalysis and multiphase
The programme offers three tracks and and operation of manufacturing processes systems. The track-related compulsory
a scientific and societal orientation for and is essential in our technology dependent, courses are: Reactors and Kinetics, Process
all students with a chemical engineering industrialised society. The track covers Dynamics and Control and Applied Transport
background. Students choose one of the advanced chemical engineering courses Phenomena.
following three tracks: and underlying fundamentals. Research
covers subjects such as microfluidics, nano-

“
The university campus has a vibrant,
international atmosphere, which encourages
I joined TU Delft’s MSc programme in the exchange and nurturing of ideas. In
Chemical Engineering (Process Engineering addition to the academic staff, the support
track) having already gathered a few years staff is also very helpful, making it easy
of work experience, as I wanted to expand to adjust to living and studying in the
my knowledge within the field. TU Delft Netherlands. Overall, I feel that TU Delft
offered the opportunity to learn from – and and the MSc programme in Chemical
interact with – experienced, knowledgeable Engineering have allowed me to grow both
and skilled professors, within a multicultural professionally and personally, laying a solid
and multi-disciplinary environment. The foundation for my future.
curriculum offered is of a high standard,

Malcolm Meyer
building on the various fields of chemical
engineering from both a theoretical and
applied perspective. The curriculum also
”
offers plenty of scope to explore areas of
(South Africa)
personal interest.
 “
Chemical Product Engineering
involves the design and synthesis of
products, ranging from pharmaceuticals The department of Chemical
to building materials. The development Engineering (Chemical Product
and manufacture of new materials and Engineering track) at TU Delft focuses on
new devices include nanocapsules, solar some of the most exciting and challenging
cells, energy storage devices, sensors, problems in the field of engineering, which
and advanced polymers. This track has a are of huge relevance to society. I chose the
stronger focus on chemistry and molecular Chemical Engineering Master’s programme
sciences. Research groups work in the at TU Delft because of its high quality of
field of fundamentals of nanostructured research in cutting-edge areas of energy
materials, energy conversion and the and materials. I found the structure of the
syntheses of new components. The track- programme to be very balanced as it gave
related compulsory courses are: Design me ample opportunities to explore both the
and Synthesis of Advanced Chemical industrial and the scientific research aspect
Divya Bohra
Products, Structure/ Property Relationships of the field. The wide array of courses
(India)
of Advanced Chemical Products, and Soft offered by the programme enabled me to
Matter for Chemical Products. develop within my areas of interest. I found
the professors and administrative staff
Nuclear Science and Engineering very friendly and approachable and they
encompasses the study and use of nuclear were always there to guide me along the
materials and the equipment that makes way. It was a great experience to work with
use of nuclear materials for medical, students, researchers and professionals
energy, analytical applications. Research from all over the world and I feel confident
groups work in the field of radiation and and well prepared to make my own positive
isotopes for health, for energy and for contribution as a Chemical Engineer.

”
materials research. The track-related
compulsory courses are: Introduction to
Nuclear Science and Engineering, Nuclear
Chemistry, and Chemistry of the Nuclear
fuel Cycle.

Graduation projects
Some examples of recent graduation
projects are:
• Pd-alloy dense metal membranes for
hydrogen separation
• Influence of Pressure on Atomic Layer
Deposition on Nanoparticles in Fluidized
Bed Reactors
• Synthesis of Au/TiO2 for low temperature
water-gas shift reaction
• Removal of oxygenate organic compounds
from a liquid toluene stream by adsorption
• The loading and retention characteristics
of polymersomes as radionuclide carriers

Career prospects
We live in a time of growing public
concern about such issues as the vital role
that engineers play in society. Innovative,
creative thinking on the part of chemical
engineers is essential for process and
product innovation. Most of our graduates
work in industry, either in the Netherlands
or elsewhere. Many graduates have found
employment with leading firms such as
Shell, AkzoNobel, DSM, Exxon Chemical,
Heineken, ING, BASF, Philips, Proctor &
Gamble, and Unilever. Others have joined
consultancy firms or started their own
businesses.
Admission requirements and International applicants Introduction week
application procedures International applicants must meet the All international students will be welcomed
general admission requirements of TU Delft. with the awardwinning introduction
BSc degree from a Dutch university 1. A
 BSc degree (or a proof that you have programme. The introduction consists
Graduates with a BSc in Chemical nearly completed a BSc programme) in of a variety of workshops and projects,
Engineering are eligible for admission. Chemical Engineering or a closely related during which you will get to know other
BSc graduates in Chemistry, Life Science field. international students, visit the highlights
and Technology, Applied Earth Sciences, 2. A
 BSc Cumulative Grade Point Average of Delft and learn the ins and outs of the
Applied Physics, Mechanical Engineering, (CGPA) of at least 75% of the scale TU Delft campus.
and Aerospace Engineering may be maximum.
admitted, but are - in general - required 3. P
 roof of English language proficiency Please visit the webpage for all details,
to follow a bridging programme. of at least 90 on the TOEFL or an overall along with a full list of requirements,
Band score of at least 6.5 on the IELTS deadlines and contact information:
As a guideline a minimum Grade Point (academic version). www.chem.msc.tudelft.nl
Average of 75% is required for admission.
Application proceeds through Studielink: For international students, the application
www.tudelft.studielink.nl period starts in October and closes at
April 1. To start an MSc application,
Degree from a Dutch university of complete the online application and pay
applied sciences (Dutch HBO) the refundable application fee of €100.
Applicants with a degree in Chemical Next, you will receive an email with the
Engineering or a closely related field may link to upload the required documents.
be eligible for admission after completing Please note that you should apply early,
a bridging programme. As a guideline a before December 1, if you wish to apply for
minimum Grade Point Average of 75% a scholarship as well.
is required for admission to the bridging
programme and proof of English language For more information about the application
proficiency of at least 90 on the TOEFL procedure and studying at TU Delft in
or an overall Band score of at least 6.5 general, go to: www.admissions.tudelft.nl
on the IELTS (academic version) and a
mathematics entrance exam are required.
See www.hbodoorstroom.tudelft.nl
for detailed information.

The application procedure is

conducted through Studielink:
www.tudelft.studielink.nl
Prospective students are advised to
contact the Master’s Coordinator before
applying.

For further information Further information for www.facebook.com/TUDelft.EEMCS

Please visit the webpage for all details, international applicants
complete requirements, deadlines Ms. Tamara Bacsik, @DelftUniversity
and contact information: International Graduate
www.chem.msc.tudelft.nl Recruitment Officer instagram.com/TUDelft
T +31 (0)15 27 88180
Further information for E [email protected] www.campus.tudelft.nl
Dutch applicants
Arno Haket MSc, Faculty of Applied Sciences
Master’s Coordinator Lorentzweg 1
T +31 (0)15 27 85582 2628 CJ Delft
E [email protected]
November 2014