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University of Glasgow: Industrial Heterogenous Catalysis
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemistry |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| david.jackson@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
MSc
Summary
Heterogeneous catalysis is a key enabler of the chemical industry from refinery to pharmaceuticals. The sectors within which this process has applications includes the pharmaceutical, research and commercial product development, manufacturing and sustainable energy sectors (such as Biodiesel). This programme is designed to give students the practical skills to undertake independent research in heterogeneous catalysis and to supply a thorough theoretical understanding of industrial heterogeneous catalysis. Previous knowledge of catalysis is not required.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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We have research programmes covering: new catalytic materials, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, energy, fuels and catalyst deactivation.
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Research at the School of Chemistry has developed and grown over the years. Our Heter-ogeneous Catalysis Section has some of the best-equipped labs in the UK, attracting industrial support from companies such as: Johnson Matthey, BP, Syngenta, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Huntsman, Sasol, Invista & Innospec.
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This programme is designed to give students the appropriate practical research skills and theoretical knowledge to embark on a future career in industry or academia.
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This programme is built around a series of short courses that will be accessible to industry.
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Our research facilities, which will be used for projects, include a suite of reactors with operating windows of 1-100 barg, sub-ambient to >1000 K and a range of characterization techniques equipped with environmental cells.
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The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The MSc is structured into three units worth 60 credits: a taught component, three lab-based practical courses, and an independent research project, to give the required 180 credits.
The taught component is split into a "Frontiers in Catalysis" programme and four weeks of lectures. The Frontiers in Catalysis requires the students to do a literature study and prepare a presentation and report on the subject. The three lab-based skills courses will combine taught sessions, independent lab work and analysis/report writing.
Over the summer, you will conduct an independent research project on a topic of your choice.
This programme will develop your skills in analysing scientific literature, giving presentations, and writing reports and papers.
Projects
The project areas may be in any area of heterogeneous catalysis from refinery to pharmaceutical applications. Example projects include:
Hydrogenation of 2'-Nitroacetophenone The addition of CO2 to the syngas feed stream over Fe-based Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis catalysts The synthesis and reactivity of ternary and quaternary nickel containing nitrides possessing the η-6 carbide structure In situ Raman spectroscopy capability to study propane oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts
Core Courses Frontiers of Catalysis Preparation of Catalytic Materials Catalyst structure and function from bulk to surface. Catalyst testing and industrial process development. Catalyst Activation and Deactivation Practical Skills Preparation and Characterisation Practical Skills Testing Practical Skills Deactivation
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or life sciences. Previous knowledge of catalysis is not required. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Masters in Research (MRes)
Summary
Heterogeneous catalysis is a key enabler of the chemical industry from refinery to pharmaceuticals. The sectors within which this process has applications includes the pharmaceutical, research and commercial product development, manufacturing and sustainable energy sectors (such as Biodiesel). This programme is designed to give students the practical skills to undertake independent research in heterogeneous catalysis and to supply a thorough theoretical understanding of industrial heterogeneous catalysis. Previous knowledge of catalysis is not required.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Research at the School of Chemistry has developed and grown over the years. Our Heter-ogeneous Catalysis Section has some of the best-equipped labs in the UK, attracting industrial support from companies such as: Johnson Matthey, BP, Syngenta, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Huntsman, Sasol, Invista & Innospec.
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We have research programmes covering: new catalytic materials, petrochemicals, fine chemicals, energy, fuels and catalyst deactivation.
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Chemistry at Glasgow is ranked 4th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2022).
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This programme is designed to give students the appropriate practical research skills and theoretical knowledge to embark on a future career in industry or academia.
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Students complete two projects withe two supervisors: one University of Glasgow academic staff and the second ex-industry honorary University of Glasgow staff.
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To further enhance this programme, it is intended to build it around a series of short courses that will be accessible to industry.
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Our research facilities, which will be used for projects, include a suite of reactors with operating windows of 1-100 barg, sub-ambient to >1000 K and a range of characterization techniques equipped with environmental cells.
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The school has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
The MRes will be structured into three units, two projects (each worth 60 credits) and a taught component (worth 60 credits) to give the required 180 credits.
The taught component is split into a "Frontiers in Catalysis" programme, requiring students to do two literature studies on different topics and prepare presentations on the subjects. This leaves approximately 96 lectures and one tutorial session per week. Lectures will be clustered into four, one week of high intensity zones of 24 hours of teaching. There will be four core modules of 24 lectures. This means that students will have more time that is continuous in the lab for their projects.
Projects
Each student will do two projects of approximately 15 weeks duration plus 4 weeks writing up. The two projects will have two supervisors, one University of Glasgow academic staff and the second ex-industry honorary University of Glasgow staff. The project areas may be in any area of heterogeneous catalysis from refinery to pharmaceutical applications.
Hydrogenation of 2'-Nitroacetophenone The addition of CO2 to the syngas feed stream over Fe-based Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis catalysts The synthesis and reactivity of ternary and quaternary nickel containing nitrides possessing the η-6 carbide structure In situ Raman spectroscopy capability to study propane oxidative dehydrogenation catalysts
Core Courses Catalyst activation and deactivation Catalyst structure and function from bulk to surface Catalyst testing and industrial process development Preparation of catalytic materials
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics or life sciences. Previous knowledge of catalysis is not required. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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