CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING.

Course Aim:
Graduates develop the knowledge and skills required to conduct independent research in chemical engineering and environmental problems, and to contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing and new knowledge.

Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
This qualification is intended for chemical engineers or technologists working in process related industries. Learners achieving this qualification have the competence to conduct independent research in chemical engineering, and contribute significantly to knowledge production through the understanding, application and evaluation of existing knowledge. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a thesis, which complies with the generally accepted norms at that level.

Opportunities:
Graduates play an important role in the development of new products, new applications for existing products or raw materials, or cheaper ways of making existing products.

Concern for the environment, the development of cleaner production technologies, waste minimisation and recycling have become major fields of research in chemical engineering. Research relates to the technical methods of assessing environmental impacts, including the preparation of emission inventories, air pollutant dispersion modelling, and ambient air and water monitoring. Graduates are employed in research and development in industry, as well as in teaching positions at higher education institutions.

Admission requirements:
A level 8 qualification with a minimum aggregate of 60% in the following qualifications:
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering;
• A Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Honours) in Chemical Engineering;
• A Professional Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering; or related field.

Prospective postgraduate students for full thesis studies must first find a provisional research topic or research area, and possible supervisor. For information on the fields / areas of study and Supervisors go to:

Research Areas and Supervisors (https://www.cput.ac.za/study/research-areas-and-supervisors)

Acceptance is dependent on a supervisor being available for the specific field of study, as well as space / equipment availability - the student should consult with the department before submitting their application.


Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements

Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements

Syllabus and fees

Please note:

The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.


Prepare this quote for:
SIXTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)

RESEARCH PROJECT AND DISSERTATION (CHM690R)
R 24,880.00


Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
Offering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS

For any queries get in contact with:
Prof T Ojumu
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NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.

Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.