MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Application fee: £60

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 with no individual component below 6.5.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 100.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 76.
• Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

The University of Manchester offers a range of scholarships to support international students in funding their education and making their academic journey more accessible. These scholarships are designed to reward academic excellence, support students from diverse backgrounds, and help ease the financial challenges of studying abroad.

Global Futures Scholarship: The Global Futures Scholarship is a prestigious award for international students who demonstrate academic excellence and potential. This scholarship offers a £5,000 contribution towards tuition fees, providing financial assistance for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This scholarship is open to students from specific countries and disciplines, so it is essential to check eligibility criteria and deadlines.

Manchester Master’s Bursary: The Manchester Master’s Bursary is a financial aid program aimed at helping postgraduate students who come from lower-income backgrounds. This bursary offers support for UK, EU, and international students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at the university. The bursary can cover a significant portion of tuition fees and is awarded based on financial need.

Subject-Specific Scholarships: Many departments at the University of Manchester offer subject-specific scholarships for students enrolling in their programs. For example, students applying for programs in engineering, business, life sciences, and the arts may be eligible for additional funding based on academic performance and their future potential. These scholarships are often offered to high-achieving students who demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication to their field of study.

Chevening Scholarships: The Chevening Scholarship is a fully-funded award provided by the UK government, open to outstanding international students from over 160 countries. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living costs, travel expenses, and other related costs. The University of Manchester is a proud participant in this global program and welcomes applications from students wishing to pursue a master's degree in a variety of disciplines.

Commonwealth Scholarships: The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission offers fully funded scholarships for international students from Commonwealth countries. These scholarships support students pursuing postgraduate studies in fields such as engineering, health sciences, and education. They cover the full cost of tuition fees, travel, and living expenses during the duration of the program.

Regional Scholarships: The university also offers regional scholarships for students from specific countries or regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. These scholarships are designed to make studying at the University of Manchester more accessible to students from these regions and offer both partial and full financial support depending on the scholarship type.

Graduates of the MSc Advanced Process Integration and Design program at the University of Manchester are equipped with the advanced technical knowledge and practical experience needed to pursue leadership roles in process industries. The program prepares students to tackle complex engineering challenges and design sustainable, efficient systems across various sectors. 

Process Engineer: Process engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Graduates can work in a variety of industries, such as chemical, energy, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals, to ensure that production systems are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. Process engineers use their knowledge of process integration and optimization to reduce energy consumption, improve process reliability, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Sustainability Consultant: With the increasing demand for sustainable solutions in industry, graduates can work as sustainability consultants. They assess manufacturing and industrial processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to reduce environmental impact, improve resource utilization, and support the transition to greener technologies. Consultants work across sectors to help organizations implement eco-friendly practices and meet regulatory requirements.

Energy Manager: Graduates can take on the role of an energy manager, where they focus on reducing energy consumption and improving the efficiency of energy systems within industrial organizations. By implementing energy integration and optimization techniques, energy managers help companies reduce costs and meet sustainability goals. This is a growing field with a focus on integrating renewable energy sources into existing industrial systems.

Industrial Automation Engineer: As industries move toward automation, graduates can work as industrial automation engineers, responsible for designing and optimizing automated systems. These engineers ensure that manufacturing processes are streamlined, cost-effective, and consistent by implementing control systems, sensors, and robotics.

Research and Development (R&D) Engineer: Graduates with a strong research focus can work as R&D engineers, leading projects aimed at developing new processes and technologies. In this role, graduates conduct experiments, design new systems, and explore innovative ways to integrate advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and energy-efficient designs into industrial operations.

Project Manager: Graduates can work as project managers within process industries, overseeing large-scale engineering projects from start to finish. They manage budgets, resources, and timelines while ensuring that projects are completed on schedule and meet all specifications for process integration, sustainability, and safety.

Manufacturing Systems Analyst: Manufacturing systems analysts focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing systems. They analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks, and use data-driven approaches to implement improvements. Graduates can help optimize workflows, reduce waste, and increase overall productivity by applying process integration techniques and modern industrial technologies.

Consultant in Process Optimization: Graduates can also pursue careers as consultants in process optimization, advising companies on how to streamline their processes for greater efficiency and profitability. By analyzing existing operations and implementing advanced process integration methods, consultants help organizations achieve operational excellence and reduce costs.

Operations Manager: With expertise in process design and integration, graduates can take on the role of operations manager within manufacturing or industrial organizations. They are responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, managing teams, and optimizing manufacturing workflows to meet production targets, enhance product quality, and minimize downtime.

Systems Design Engineer: As systems design engineers, graduates focus on creating and refining complex systems in manufacturing processes. They integrate various components, ensuring they work together efficiently to achieve production goals. Their role involves selecting the best design strategies, materials, and technologies to maximize system performance.