Chemical Engineering - Graduate Diploma

During this programme, you will:  

• Gain laboratory training on the practical aspects of processing operations. 

• Learn how to design a chemical process with the knowledge of using common industrial software packages and the ability to define problems and identify constraints in design work. 

• Develop an understanding of safety, process control and process modelling in chemical and biochemical processing systems. 

• Gain expertise in the use of industry-standard chemical engineering design and simulation software packages. 

Key Information: 

• Complete full-time in one year   

• Delivered on campus  

• Modules taught during autumn and spring semesters  

• Submit Chemical Engineering Design Project at the end of the summer semester  

• Includes one-day plant visits offering guided tours of chemical processing facilities 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers 

Year 1 

Autumn Semester 

• Principles of Chemical Engineering (CG5011) familiarises students with core aspects of chemical engineering that might be lacking in their prior experiences. 

• Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer (CH4405) provides a broad understanding of the principles of fluid flow and momentum transfer and develops expertise in the analysis and design of heat transfer processes. 

• Chemical Reaction Engineering (CH4415) develops a comprehensive knowledge of chemical reaction engineering and reactor design. 

• Mass Transfer Separations (CH4407) provides a broad understanding of the principles of mass transfer and its applications while developing expertise in the analysis and design of separation processes. 

• Advanced Transport Processes (CG5082) develops an understanding of fundamental of mass transfer and advanced mass transfer concepts and processes, separation processes, particle/fluid interactions. 

Spring Semester 

• Process Safety, Control and Instrumentation (CH4404) introduces important aspects of safety, process control, and process modelling in chemical and biochemical processing systems. 

• Batch Processing Engineering (CG5052) develops knowledge and skills in the design, operation and optimisation of batch chemical and biochemical processing plants. 

• Plant & Process Management (CH4608) provides an understanding of key topics in the management of chemical and biochemical processing operations. 

• Advanced Engineering Maths (MA5001) develops a high level of numeracy skills in chemical engineering problem solving. 

• Chemical Engineering Design Methods (CG5042) delivers comprehensive training in mechanical design for chemical processing operations. 

Summer Semester 

• Chemical Engineering Design Project (CG5090) provides the skills and knowledge for students to design a chemical process and prepare their final design project reports. 

Books and journal articles needed for the course will be available online through the UL Glucksman Library.  

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules 

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant branch of science or engineering. 

• You must also show evidence of proficiency in chemistry (chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics) and mathematics (particularly in differential and integral calculus). 

• Applications from graduates with work experience are especially welcome. 

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of documents to provide:    

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV 

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application   

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist. 
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc. 
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date. You don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €8,200

Non-EU €20,800

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).  

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.

This course can lead to the following careers and sectors:  

• Chemical engineer
• Process engineer
• Project engineer
• Pharmaceuticals
• Chemical and biochemical processing
• Oil and gas
• Healthcare
• Food and drink 

Still Curious?  

The team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.     

Online Information Sessions 

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Aisling Kelleher, Graduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering. 

“The course had a great blend of classroom and practical learning. The pilot plant laboratory in UL where we conducted our lab practicals is very reflective of what you’ll see in a large-scale manufacturing plant, so to get hands-on experience of these processes during the course was very valuable knowledge to bring into the workforce.”