Find out more about studying PgDip Advanced Chemical & Process Engineering (distance learning) at University of Strathclyde? We've gathered all the key details, entry requirements, modules, fees, and more. Take the next step by booking an open day to explore it for yourself.
Postgraduate Diploma
John Anderson Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
Why this course?
This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) – the global professional membership organisation for chemical engineering professionals.
It's designed specifically for graduates of related science and engineering disciplines who are working in chemical and process industries, with all of the taught content delivered online via our virtual learning environment. This first semester focusses on Chemical Engineering fundamentals, as a refresher for those who have a Chemical Engineering background, and conversion for students of other science and engineering disciplines. Your work based final project will be supervised by one of our world class academics and will give you the opportunity to apply your learning to a real-world problem that is relevant to your employer.
You may choose to exit the course with a postgraduate diploma after two years, or postgraduate certificate at the end of the first year. You may transfer between MSc Process Technology and Management and MSc Chemical Technology and Management, provided that you do so before the end of the first semester.
What you'll study:
The MSc Process Technology & Management, MSc Chemical Technology & Management and MSc Advanced Chemical and Process Engineering are delivered in parallel. All three courses draw from a pool of Advanced Chemical Engineering and Business/Management, but with a slightly different combination of core and optional classes depending on the programme and the professional requirements of the student. The relationship between these three programmes enables you to transfer between, provided that you do so before the end of the first semester.
The modular approach to this course combines a designed core programme, with an element of choice that allows you to choose subjects relevant to you and your industry.
In your first semester, you'll take three 10-credit classes: Process Design Principles, Safety Management Practices and Programming and Optimisation.
Study mode and duration: MSc: 36 months, part-time
PgDip: 24 months part-time
PgCert: 12 months part-time
