Master of Science in Chemical Engineering

By taking the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering you will learn how to implement a chemical reaction at a large scale. Circularity, sustainability, safety and the environment, e.g., the optimal usage of the energy required in a chemical production process, are key aspects. Graduates find jobs in the chemical industry which is very well represented in Belgium, as well as in scientific research and public services.

EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)

The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.

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EUR-ACE® Master (EURopean ACcredited Engineering Master)

The EUR-ACE label was accredited to this programme by the Commission des titres d’ingénieur (CTI), under the auspices of the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE).

EUR-ACE® is a framework and accreditation system that provides a set of standards that identifies high-quality engineering degree programmes in Europe and abroad.

www.enaee.eu

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Master's Programme

2 year 120 credits

Faculty of Engineering and Architecture

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First year

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1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Unit Operations in Chemical Industry	1	sem 1	en	Geraldine Heynderickx	6

Sustainable Chemical Production Processes	1	sem 1	en	Kevin Van Geem	6

Structure and Dynamics of Polymers	1	sem 1	en	Karen De Clerck	6

Thermal Installations	1	sem 1	en	Michel De Paepe	6

Chemical Reactors: Fundamentals and Applications	1	sem 1	en	Paul Van Steenberge	6

Chemical Process Design	1	sem 2	en	Georgios Bellos	6

Process Control	1	sem 2	en	Clara-Mihaela Ionescu	6

Catalysis and Kinetics	1	sem 2	en	Mark Saeys	6

2 Elective Courses

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 2 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

12 credit units in year 1
24 credit units in year 2.

2.1 In-Depth Elective Courses

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Kinetic Modelling and Simulation	sem 1	en	Joris Thybaut	6

Chemistry of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Maarten Sabbe	6

Molecular Modelling of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Veronique Van Speybroeck	6

Polymer Reaction Engineering	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Technology	sem 2	en	Geraldine Heynderickx	3

2.2 Broadening Elective Courses

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Broadening Elective Courses: Option 1

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1.1 Clusters

The student may choose electives across the different clusters.

2.2.1.1.1 Cluster Economic Aspects

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Operations Research Models and Methods	sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Manufacturing Planning and Control	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Project Management	sem 2	en	Mario Vanhoucke	6

Engineering Economy	sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Business Skills	sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

2.2.1.1.2 Cluster Chemistry

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Green Chemistry of Renewable Resources	sem 1	en	Sven Mangelinckx	4

Advanced Instrumental Techniques for Chemical Analysis	sem 1	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Advanced Polymer Chemistry	sem 1	en	Filip Du Prez	3

Environmental Chemistry: Organic Polluents	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	3

Materials Physics	sem 1	en	Zeger Hens	6

Advanced X-ray Spectroscopy	sem 2	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Topics in Nanoscience	sem 2	en	Pieter Geiregat	4

2.2.1.1.3 Cluster Fundamental Techniques

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Experimental Design	sem 2	en	Stijn Luca	3

Linear Systems	sem 2	en	Gert De Cooman	6

Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems	sem 2	en	Guillaume Crevecoeur	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics	sem 2	en	Joris Degroote	6

Technical Thermodynamics	sem 1	nl	Michel De Paepe	6

2.2.1.1.4 Cluster Materials

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Polymer Processing and Circularity	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Micro-analysis and Structure Determination in Materials Science	sem 1	en	Roumen Petrov	6

Physical Materials Science	sem 1	en	Leo Kestens	6

Functional Ceramics	sem 2	en	Klaartje De Buysser	3

Surface Topology, Internal Structure and Composition	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	6

Nanomaterials Chemistry	sem 1	en	Pascal Van Der Voort	6

Principle and Applications of Stable Isotope Analysis	sem 2	en	Pascal Boeckx	3

Analytical Methods for Material Characterization	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	9

2.2.1.1.5 Cluster Technology

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Process Engineering 2	sem 1	en	Paul Van der Meeren	5

Technology of Plant-based Foods	sem 2	en	Koen Dewettinck	5

Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Metal Extraction and Recycling	sem 2	en	Inge Bellemans	6

Process Safety: Reactor Technology, Intrinsic Hazards and Process Safety Hazard Analysis			Paul Van Steenberge	3

Processes in Practice	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Process Design	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Environmental Technology: Solid Waste Streams	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Environmental Technology: Soil	sem 1	nl	Ellen Van De Vijver	5

Environmental Technology: Air	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	5

Textile Functionalization	sem 2	en	Karen De Clerck	6

2.2.1.1.6 Cluster Research Internship

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

2.2.1.2 Elective Social Courses

Subscribe to no less than 6 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students may apply for another elective social course, given a clear motivation and after approval by the faculty (exceptionally, as a rule a course from the list below is followed).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture		year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		3

Safety of Electrical and Mechanical Installations		sem 2	nl	Jos Knockaert	3

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy		sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Sustainable Use of Materials: Metals		sem 1	nl	Kim Verbeken	3

Sustainable Use of Materials: Plastics and Derived Materials		sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	3

Technology and Environment		sem 1	en	Luc Martens	3

Water and Air Quality Management		sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Biosystems		sem 1	nl	Pascal Verdonck	3

Ethics, Engineering and Society		sem 2	nl	Seppe Segers	3

History and Philosophy of Sciences		sem 1	nl	Maarten Van Dyck	3

The Information Society and ICT		sem 2	nl	Erik Mannens	3

Introduction to Psychology		sem 1	nl	Wim Notebaert	3

Coaching and Diversity	UKV	year	nl	Elisabeth De Schauwer	3

Context and Nuance. A Critical Reflection on Current Topics	UKV	sem 1	nl	Stef Craps	6

Basic Entrepreneurship	UKV	sem 1	nl		3

Introduction to Corporate Law		sem 1	nl	Diederik Bruloot	3

Dare to Venture		sem 2	en	Johan Verrue	4

Dare to Start		sem 2	en	Frank Gielen	3

Principles of Law and Construction Law		sem 1	nl	Jelle Laverge	3

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Introduction to Entrepreneurship		sem 1	en	Petra Andries	3

Powerful Learning Environments		sem 1	nl	Bram De Wever	6

Classroom Management and Reflection		sem 2	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

The Teacher within School and Society		sem 1	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

Psychology of Adolescence		sem 1	nl	Wim Beyers	4

Macroeconomics		sem 1	nl	Freddy Heylen	6

Introduction Industrial Psychology		sem 2	nl	Bart Wille	5

Business Skills		sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

Academic English	UKV	sem 2 sem 1	en en	Geert Jacobs	3

Communication		sem 1	nl	Leen Pollefliet	3

2.2.1.3 Elective Courses Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 12 credit units from Elective Courses Ghent University. Subject to approval by the faculty.

List of Ghent University Elective Courses

2.2.2 Broadening Elective Courses: Option 2

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from 1 minor from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.2.1

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list, with 6 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.2.2.2

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.2.2.3

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Environmental Law	sem 1	nl	Hendrik Schoukens	5

Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Rational Use of Materials	sem 1	en	Tom Depover	5

Water and Air Quality Management	sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	3

Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	5

Second year

(version 12 )

1 General Courses

Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Industrial Project	2	sem 1	en	Kevin Van Geem	6

Safety, Health and Environmental Management	2	sem 2	en	Paul Van Steenberge	3

Process Intensification	2	sem 2	en	Yi Ouyang	3

2 Elective Courses

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 2 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

12 credit units in year 1
24 credit units in year 2.

2.1 In-Depth Elective Courses

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Kinetic Modelling and Simulation	sem 1	en	Joris Thybaut	6

Chemistry of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Maarten Sabbe	6

Molecular Modelling of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Veronique Van Speybroeck	6

Polymer Reaction Engineering	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Technology	sem 2	en	Geraldine Heynderickx	3

2.2 Broadening Elective Courses

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Broadening Elective Courses: Option 1

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1.1 Clusters

The student may choose electives across the different clusters.

2.2.1.1.1 Cluster Economic Aspects

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Operations Research Models and Methods	sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Manufacturing Planning and Control	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Project Management	sem 2	en	Mario Vanhoucke	6

Engineering Economy	sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Business Skills	sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

2.2.1.1.2 Cluster Chemistry

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Green Chemistry of Renewable Resources	sem 1	en	Sven Mangelinckx	4

Advanced Instrumental Techniques for Chemical Analysis	sem 1	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Advanced Polymer Chemistry	sem 1	en	Filip Du Prez	3

Environmental Chemistry: Organic Polluents	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	3

Materials Physics	sem 1	en	Zeger Hens	6

Advanced X-ray Spectroscopy	sem 2	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Topics in Nanoscience	sem 2	en	Pieter Geiregat	4

2.2.1.1.3 Cluster Fundamental Techniques

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Experimental Design	sem 2	en	Stijn Luca	3

Linear Systems	sem 2	en	Gert De Cooman	6

Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems	sem 2	en	Guillaume Crevecoeur	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics	sem 2	en	Joris Degroote	6

Technical Thermodynamics	sem 1	nl	Michel De Paepe	6

2.2.1.1.4 Cluster Materials

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Polymer Processing and Circularity	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Micro-analysis and Structure Determination in Materials Science	sem 1	en	Roumen Petrov	6

Physical Materials Science	sem 1	en	Leo Kestens	6

Functional Ceramics	sem 2	en	Klaartje De Buysser	3

Surface Topology, Internal Structure and Composition	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	6

Nanomaterials Chemistry	sem 1	en	Pascal Van Der Voort	6

Principle and Applications of Stable Isotope Analysis	sem 2	en	Pascal Boeckx	3

Analytical Methods for Material Characterization	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	9

2.2.1.1.5 Cluster Technology

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Process Engineering 2	sem 1	en	Paul Van der Meeren	5

Technology of Plant-based Foods	sem 2	en	Koen Dewettinck	5

Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Metal Extraction and Recycling	sem 2	en	Inge Bellemans	6

Process Safety: Reactor Technology, Intrinsic Hazards and Process Safety Hazard Analysis			Paul Van Steenberge	3

Processes in Practice	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Process Design	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Environmental Technology: Solid Waste Streams	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Environmental Technology: Soil	sem 1	nl	Ellen Van De Vijver	5

Environmental Technology: Air	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	5

Textile Functionalization	sem 2	en	Karen De Clerck	6

2.2.1.1.6 Cluster Research Internship

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

2.2.1.2 Elective Social Courses

Subscribe to no less than 6 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students may apply for another elective social course, given a clear motivation and after approval by the faculty (exceptionally, as a rule a course from the list below is followed).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture		year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		3

Safety of Electrical and Mechanical Installations		sem 2	nl	Jos Knockaert	3

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy		sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Sustainable Use of Materials: Metals		sem 1	nl	Kim Verbeken	3

Sustainable Use of Materials: Plastics and Derived Materials		sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	3

Technology and Environment		sem 1	en	Luc Martens	3

Water and Air Quality Management		sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Biosystems		sem 1	nl	Pascal Verdonck	3

Ethics, Engineering and Society		sem 2	nl	Seppe Segers	3

History and Philosophy of Sciences		sem 1	nl	Maarten Van Dyck	3

The Information Society and ICT		sem 2	nl	Erik Mannens	3

Introduction to Psychology		sem 1	nl	Wim Notebaert	3

Coaching and Diversity	UKV	year	nl	Elisabeth De Schauwer	3

Context and Nuance. A Critical Reflection on Current Topics	UKV	sem 1	nl	Stef Craps	6

Basic Entrepreneurship	UKV	sem 1	nl		3

Introduction to Corporate Law		sem 1	nl	Diederik Bruloot	3

Dare to Venture		sem 2	en	Johan Verrue	4

Dare to Start		sem 2	en	Frank Gielen	3

Principles of Law and Construction Law		sem 1	nl	Jelle Laverge	3

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Introduction to Entrepreneurship		sem 1	en	Petra Andries	3

Powerful Learning Environments		sem 1	nl	Bram De Wever	6

Classroom Management and Reflection		sem 2	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

The Teacher within School and Society		sem 1	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

Psychology of Adolescence		sem 1	nl	Wim Beyers	4

Macroeconomics		sem 1	nl	Freddy Heylen	6

Introduction Industrial Psychology		sem 2	nl	Bart Wille	5

Business Skills		sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

Academic English	UKV	sem 2 sem 1	en en	Geert Jacobs	3

Communication		sem 1	nl	Leen Pollefliet	3

2.2.1.3 Elective Courses Ghent University

Subscribe to no more than 12 credit units from Elective Courses Ghent University. Subject to approval by the faculty.

List of Ghent University Elective Courses

2.2.2 Broadening Elective Courses: Option 2

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from 1 minor from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.2.1

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list, with 6 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.2.2.2

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.2.2.3

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Environmental Law	sem 1	nl	Hendrik Schoukens	5

Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Rational Use of Materials	sem 1	en	Tom Depover	5

Water and Air Quality Management	sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	3

Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	5

3 Master's Dissertation

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		2	year	en		24

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Course	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Unit Operations in Chemical Industry	1	sem 1	en	Geraldine Heynderickx	6

Sustainable Chemical Production Processes	1	sem 1	en	Kevin Van Geem	6

Structure and Dynamics of Polymers	1	sem 1	en	Karen De Clerck	6

Thermal Installations	1	sem 1	en	Michel De Paepe	6

Chemical Reactors: Fundamentals and Applications	1	sem 1	en	Paul Van Steenberge	6

Chemical Process Design	1	sem 2	en	Georgios Bellos	6

Process Control	1	sem 2	en	Clara-Mihaela Ionescu	6

Catalysis and Kinetics	1	sem 2	en	Mark Saeys	6

Industrial Project	2	sem 1	en	Kevin Van Geem	6

Safety, Health and Environmental Management	2	sem 2	en	Paul Van Steenberge	3

Process Intensification	2	sem 2	en	Yi Ouyang	3

2 Elective Courses 36

Subscribe to 36 credit units from 2 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

12 credit units in year 1
24 credit units in year 2.

2.1 In-Depth Elective Courses

18

Subscribe to no less than 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Kinetic Modelling and Simulation	sem 1	en	Joris Thybaut	6

Chemistry of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Maarten Sabbe	6

Molecular Modelling of Industrial Processes	sem 2	en	Veronique Van Speybroeck	6

Polymer Reaction Engineering	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics in Chemical Technology	sem 2	en	Geraldine Heynderickx	3

2.2 Broadening Elective Courses

18

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from 1 elective path from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1 Broadening Elective Courses: Option 1

18

Subscribe to at most 18 credit units from no less than 1 and no more than 3 modules from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

2.2.1.1 Clusters

The student may choose electives across the different clusters.

2.2.1.1.1 Cluster Economic Aspects

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Operations Research Models and Methods	sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Manufacturing Planning and Control	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Project Management	sem 2	en	Mario Vanhoucke	6

Engineering Economy	sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Business Skills	sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

2.2.1.1.2 Cluster Chemistry

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Green Chemistry of Renewable Resources	sem 1	en	Sven Mangelinckx	4

Advanced Instrumental Techniques for Chemical Analysis	sem 1	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Advanced Polymer Chemistry	sem 1	en	Filip Du Prez	3

Environmental Chemistry: Organic Polluents	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	3

Materials Physics	sem 1	en	Zeger Hens	6

Advanced X-ray Spectroscopy	sem 2	en	Laszlo Vincze	3

Topics in Nanoscience	sem 2	en	Pieter Geiregat	4

2.2.1.1.3 Cluster Fundamental Techniques

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Experimental Design	sem 2	en	Stijn Luca	3

Linear Systems	sem 2	en	Gert De Cooman	6

Modelling and Simulation of Dynamical Systems	sem 2	en	Guillaume Crevecoeur	6

Computational Fluid Dynamics	sem 2	en	Joris Degroote	6

Technical Thermodynamics	sem 1	nl	Michel De Paepe	6

2.2.1.1.4 Cluster Materials

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Polymer Processing and Circularity	sem 2	en	Dagmar D'hooge	6

Micro-analysis and Structure Determination in Materials Science	sem 1	en	Roumen Petrov	6

Physical Materials Science	sem 1	en	Leo Kestens	6

Functional Ceramics	sem 2	en	Klaartje De Buysser	3

Surface Topology, Internal Structure and Composition	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	6

Nanomaterials Chemistry	sem 1	en	Pascal Van Der Voort	6

Principle and Applications of Stable Isotope Analysis	sem 2	en	Pascal Boeckx	3

Analytical Methods for Material Characterization	sem 1	en	Mieke Adriaens	9

2.2.1.1.5 Cluster Technology

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Process Engineering 2	sem 1	en	Paul Van der Meeren	5

Technology of Plant-based Foods	sem 2	en	Koen Dewettinck	5

Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Metal Extraction and Recycling	sem 2	en	Inge Bellemans	6

Process Safety: Reactor Technology, Intrinsic Hazards and Process Safety Hazard Analysis			Paul Van Steenberge	3

Processes in Practice	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Advanced Wastewater Treatment Process Design	sem 1	en	Eveline Volcke	3

Environmental Technology: Solid Waste Streams	sem 2	nl	Frederik Ronsse	4

Environmental Technology: Soil	sem 1	nl	Ellen Van De Vijver	5

Environmental Technology: Air	sem 1	nl	Christophe Walgraeve	5

Textile Functionalization	sem 2	en	Karen De Clerck	6

2.2.1.1.6 Cluster Research Internship

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	6

Research Internship	year	en	Patrick Segers	3

2.2.1.2 Elective Social Courses

Subscribe to no less than 6 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Students may apply for another elective social course, given a clear motivation and after approval by the faculty (exceptionally, as a rule a course from the list below is followed).

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Industry Internship Engineering and Architecture		year	nl,en	Patrick Segers	6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		6

Integrated Portfolio		year	nl,en		3

Safety of Electrical and Mechanical Installations		sem 2	nl	Jos Knockaert	3

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy		sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Sustainable Use of Materials: Metals		sem 1	nl	Kim Verbeken	3

Sustainable Use of Materials: Plastics and Derived Materials		sem 2	nl	Lode Daelemans	3

Technology and Environment		sem 1	en	Luc Martens	3

Water and Air Quality Management		sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Biosystems		sem 1	nl	Pascal Verdonck	3

Ethics, Engineering and Society		sem 2	nl	Seppe Segers	3

History and Philosophy of Sciences		sem 1	nl	Maarten Van Dyck	3

The Information Society and ICT		sem 2	nl	Erik Mannens	3

Introduction to Psychology		sem 1	nl	Wim Notebaert	3

Coaching and Diversity	UKV	year	nl	Elisabeth De Schauwer	3

Context and Nuance. A Critical Reflection on Current Topics	UKV	sem 1	nl	Stef Craps	6

Basic Entrepreneurship	UKV	sem 1	nl		3

Introduction to Corporate Law		sem 1	nl	Diederik Bruloot	3

Dare to Venture		sem 2	en	Johan Verrue	4

Dare to Start		sem 2	en	Frank Gielen	3

Principles of Law and Construction Law		sem 1	nl	Jelle Laverge	3

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

Introduction to Entrepreneurship		sem 1	en	Petra Andries	3

Powerful Learning Environments		sem 1	nl	Bram De Wever	6

Classroom Management and Reflection		sem 2	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

The Teacher within School and Society		sem 1	nl	Melissa Tuytens	4

Psychology of Adolescence		sem 1	nl	Wim Beyers	4

Macroeconomics		sem 1	nl	Freddy Heylen	6

Introduction Industrial Psychology		sem 2	nl	Bart Wille	5

Business Skills		sem 2	en	Mieke Audenaert	4

Academic English	UKV	sem 2 sem 1	en en	Geert Jacobs	3

Communication		sem 1	nl	Leen Pollefliet	3

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Manufacturing Planning and Control	a	sem 1	en	Birger Raa	6

Operations Research Models and Methods		sem 1	en	El-Houssaine Aghezzaf	6

Quality Engineering and Industrial Statistics		sem 2	en	Stijn De Vuyst	6

Engineering Economy		sem 1	en	Sofie Verbrugge	6

2.2.2.2

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list, with no less than 8 credit units with reference a. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Ref	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Modelling of Physiological Systems	a	sem 2	en	Patrick Segers	5

From Genome to Organism	a	sem 1	en	Fransiska Malfait	3

Quantitative Cell and Tissue Analysis	a	sem 1	en	Andre Skirtach	6

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering		sem 1	en	Peter Dubruel	5

Biomechanics		sem 1	en	Charlotte Debbaut	6

Medical Imaging		sem 1	en	Stefaan Vandenberghe	6

2.2.2.3

Subscribe to 18 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.

Course	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Environmental Law	sem 1	nl	Hendrik Schoukens	5

Clean Technology	sem 1	en	Sophie Huysveld	5

Rational Use of Materials	sem 1	en	Tom Depover	5

Water and Air Quality Management	sem 2	en	Joris Thybaut	4

Sustainable Energy and Rational Use of Energy	sem 2	en	Jeroen Beeckman	4

Introduction to Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	3

Environmental Risk Assessment	sem 1	en	Karel De Schamphelaere	5

3 Master's Dissertation 24

Course	Ref	MT1	Semester	Language	Instructor	Crdt
Master's Dissertation		2	year	en		24

Learning outcomes

Competence field 1: Competences in one/more scientific discipline(s)

Master and apply advanced knowledge in the own engineering discipline in solving complex problems.
Apply Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and advanced communication instruments in a creative and purposeful way.
Innovative use of expert-knowledge in all parts of chemical installations and the processes taking place in them.
Creative use of expert-knowledge for design and optimisation of chemical installations.
Original, constructive and innovative use of different and supporting engineering-disciplines during design and research.
Apply knowledge of basic chemistry to chemical installations, especially during development of chemical-analytical ways of thinking.
Apply knowledge of basic mathematics to chemical installations, especially during the development of mathematical-analytical ways of thinking.
Apply knowledge of chemistry and process technology to arrive at a solution-focused approach of reactor design and choice of materials.
Apply knowledge of physics and process technology to arrive at a solution-focused choice of apparatus.

Competence field 2: Scientific competences

Analyse complex problems and translate them into concrete research questions.
Consult the scientific literature as part of the own research.
Select and apply the appropriate models, methods and techniques.
Develop and validate mathematical models and methods.
Interpret research findings in an objective and critical manner.
Be able to handle lack of data for multidisciplinary formulations of problems.
Compose experimental schemata in view of design and optimisation of models.
Perform result-focused scientific research and design.
Be prepared to identify, evaluate and eliminate shortcomings in own research and design.

Competence field 3: Intellectual competences

Independently form an opinion on complex situations and problems, and defend this point of view.
Apply knowledge in a creative, purposeful and innovative way to research, conceptual design and production.
Critically reflect on one’s own way of thinking and acting, and understand the limits of one’s competences.
Stay up‐to‐date with the evolutions in the discipline to elevate the own competences to expert level.
Readily adapt to changing professional circumstances.
Problem-avoiding, problem-solving and system-oriented scientific thinking.
Critically analyse scientific and industrial problems in the domain of chemical technology and compare own analysis to that of others.
Independently extend the own area of research, taking into account the constant evolution of the area of expertise.

Competence field 4: Competences in cooperation and communication

Have the ability to communicate in English about the own field of specialisation.
Project management: have the ability to formulate objectives, report efficiently, keep track of targets, follow the progress of the project,...
Have the ability to work as a member of a team in a multi‐disciplinary working‐environment, as well as being capable of taking on supervisory responsibilities.
Report on technical or scientific subjects verbally, in writing and using graphics.

Competence field 5: Societal competences

Act in an ethical, professional and social way.
Recognize the most important business and legal aspects of the own engineering discipline.
Understand the historical evolution of the own engineering discipline and its social relevance.

Competence field 6: Profession-specific competence

Master the complexity of technical systems by using system and process models.
Reconcile conflicting specifications and prior conditions in a high‐quality and innovative concept or process.
Synthesize incomplete, contradictory or redundant data into useful information.
Possess sufficient ready knowledge and understanding to evaluate the results of complex calculations, or make approximate estimates.
Pay attention to entire life cycles of systems, machines, and processes.
Pay attention to sustainability, energy‐efficiency, environmental cost, use of raw materials and labour costs.
Pay attention to all aspects of reliability, safety, and ergonomics.
Have insight into and understanding of the importance of entrepreneurship.
Show perseverance, innovativeness, and an aptitude for creating added value.