Master of Chemical Engineering (Leuven)

1. Competent in one or more scientific disciplines
- The graduates possesses an advanced and active (i.e. application-oriented) knowledge in chemical engineering, in addition to and as a deepening of the chemical engineering package of the Bachelor of Applied Science and Engineering.
- And possesses, depending on the selected option, specialized knowledge in one of the following areas of chemical engineering:
o Chemical and biochemical process engineering;
o Environmental engineering;
o Product engineering.
- The graduate can apply, expand, deepen and integrate knowledge from the various fields of chemical engineering.

2. Competent in conducting research
- Can actively participate in research in order to acquire new knowledge and insight from the applied current methods and techniques.
- Can independently perform a complete research; develop a hypothesis, gather information and develop, plan, execute and evaluate a research plan.
- Can carry out a risk analysis.
- Is able to conduct advanced experiments and interpret their results in a sufficiently profound manner.

3. Competent in designing
- Is able to formulate clear research questions based on a complex design problem within the field of chemical engineering.
- The student is able to solve problems; this includes defining a problem, gathering information, processing information independently (analyse, evaluate and select), formulating a solution or solution method, developing and implementing a solution, and evaluating the results.
- Can come to an integrated process or product based on knowledge of the individual sub-steps and their relationship.
- Can actively modify the process of designing when changing external circumstances or new insights require so.

4. A scientific approach
- Has a systematic approach, critical attitude and understanding of the specificity of science and technology
- Is able to find, process and evaluate literature and technical manuals.
- Can critically examine existing theories, models or interpretations.
- Is proficient in developing, using and validating models, and uses the adequate simulation software and design tools.
- Demonstrates academic integrity in thought and action.
- Independently keeps up with the latest developments in the field of chemical engineering.

5. Basic intellectual skills
- Can form an opinion based on objective evidence.
- Can formulate a reasoned opinion in the case of incomplete or irrelevant data, taking into account the way in which these data have been gathered.
- Can independently reflect critically and constructively on their own thinking, decision making and actions.
- Has a critical and constructive approach to developments in their field.
- Is capable of abstract and structural thinking.

6. Competent in collaboration and communication
- Can communicate orally and in writing about his or her field in Dutch or English with laymen and specialists.
- Can efficiently work in groups, carry team roles, and deal with social dynamics.
- Can handle deadlines through an independently drawn work schedule.

7. Takes the temporal and social context into account
- Can take into account the various aspects of the corporate culture and industrial structure he/she will be part of.
- Has insight into the broader context of engineering (financial, legal, economic, sociological, cultural, political, technical-industrial context).
- Is familiar with aspects of environment, safety and sustainability in procedures and in product development.
- Is aware of their social, ethical and environmental responsibility and acts accordingly.