Master of Chemical Engineering Technology (Leuven)

This master's programme brings students to the advanced level of knowledge and skills that is associated with scientific work in the broad sense, and more particularly to those areas of the engineering sciences that are related to chemistry. This programme offers a broad academic training in chemistry and chemical (processing) technology, in which a clear emphasis is placed on chemical analysis in production, quality management and research.

Degree holders are able to apply the acquired scientific knowledge independently in a broad social context. Furthermore, they have the necessary organisational skills to hold executive positions.

The programme-specific learning outcomes are:

Knowledge and comprehension (MK)
MK1 Scientific-disciplinary knowledge and comprehension in the field of Engineering Technology
MK2 Gaining in-depth knowledge and comprehension in at least one of the following disciplines in Chemical Engineering Technology: advanced conversion and valorization processes for waste streams, sustainable processing engineering, acoustic processing, electrochemical technology, membrane technology, polymer technology, advanced materials technology

Engineering skills (MI)

• MI1 Problem analysis and solving
• MI2 Design and/or development
• MI3 Application-oriented research
• MI4 Ethical behaviour
• MI5 Entrepreneurship

Practical skills (MP)

• MP1 To make operational

Generic skills (MG)

• MG1 Information gathering and processing
• MG2 Communication with engineers and non-engineers
• MG3 Critical thinking
• MG4 Working in a team in different roles
• MG5 Professionalism