On Campus Masters Degrees (Catalysis)

The MSc in Catalysis is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Chemistry. It is designed to equip students and professionals who have a degree in Chemistry or an allied subject with a range of analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. Read more

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). Read more

Catalysis underpins a huge range of modern chemical transformations. From the megaton scale production of acetic acid to the polymers we use for plastics, and from automotive catalytic converters to key steps in pharmaceutical synthesis, the impact of catalysis upon our everyday life is enormous. Read more

Biotechnology is the exploitation of living systems or molecules from them for commercial gain. Although the word 'biotechnology' is only a few decades old, humankind has been using biotechnology for millennia, for example in baking, brewing and sewage treatment. Read more

The  School of Natural and Environmental Sciences  is a vibrant centre of research in chemistry. Join us for your MPhil in Chemistry. Read more

The complexity of issues as diverse as climate change, energy storage, a cure for cancer, and antibiotic resistance requires a broad chemical knowledge. Read more

How can you increase the sustainability of a chemical process? How can you make useful products from biomass waste? How can you design a catalyst to convert… Read more

The maximum duration for an MSc by Research is 1 year (12 months) full-time or 2 years (24 months) part-time with an optional submission pending (writing-up) period of 4 months. Read more

Our MRes in Advanced Molecular Synthesis focuses on the challenge of designing molecules and synthesising them in an efficient manner on a meaningful timescale. Read more

The backbone of Master of Science program in Chemical and Energy Engineering (CEE) is made up of energy, environment and nanotechnology, three of the key areas of chemical engineering for which HKUST has built its global reputation. Read more

To earn the M.S. degree in chemical engineering, you must complete 30 credit hours of graduate-level work, including either a masters project or master research thesis. Read more

We are committed to tackling current and future scientific challenges, and our current research priorities, facilities and infrastructure put us in a strong position to achieve this. Read more