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MSc Nature-Inspired Engineering

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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Engineering Studies

Course Summary

Learn how to harness nature’s principles to design scalable, efficient, and adaptive technologies for sustainable manufacturing on this one-year MSc. This programme will equip you with the systematic methodologies and hands-on skills in nature-inspired engineering, preparing you to tackle complex manufacturing challenges across diverse fields – including materials engineering, process intensification, energy and environmental engineering, and biomedical and healthcare technologies.About this degreeNew approaches are urgently needed in chemical processes and manufacturing to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and develop more adaptive and sustainable systems. Nature is a rich source of inspiration – many natural systems, materials or processes exhibit properties (e.g., resilience, scalability and efficiency) that outperform human-made technologies. If you're interested in designing the next generation of nature-inspired technologies that meet modern industry demands, this MSc is designed for you.For instance – what can the structure of the human lung teach us about transport efficiency to redesign more efficient hydrogen fuel cells? How can the self-assembling behaviour of natural materials guide the design of alternatives to plastics? How can the nutrient distribution networks of trees inform the design of more efficient chemical reactors? And how can decentralised control strategies found in complex natural systems help build more resilient and adaptive industrial systems?

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£0

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£0

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second-class bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a cognate discipline – such as any Engineering discipline (including, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, etc.), Materials science Chemistry, Physics, etc. – from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

University information

University College London (UCL) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced over 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to over 50,000 students...more