Qualification profile

The aim of the D-CHAB Master’s program is to impart the following knowledge and competence.

Knowledge

Graduates in Chemical and Bioengineering will:

• have a sound knowledge of the fundamental principles and state-of-the-art methods of chemical and bioengineering, especially in the areas of thermodynamics, separation processes, transport phenomena, catalysis, reaction engineering, polymers and colloids, biotechnology, and process simulation and control,
• gain specialized knowledge by carrying out at least one research project and writing a Master thesis,
• understand the most important research issues in their field of study,
• have a command of basic chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, and biology and have knowledge of safety and environmental aspects as well as of some of the key elements of economy and management and of the social sciences. They will understand the value of an interdisciplinary approach.

Competence

Graduates in Chemical and Bioengineering will be able to apply their theoretical knowledge. In particular, they will be able to:

• develop mathematical models for simulating and understanding physicochemical processes,
• scale-up or scale-down production processes starting from suitably chosen laboratory experiments using the relevant mathematical models,
• design and develop new chemical and biotechnological processes and optimize existing processes,
• evaluate the economic feasibility of the production process of a given chemical, pharmaceutical product, or bio-product,
• assess the risks involved in the application of substances, products, and processes as well as in the circulation of substances and products,
• recognize the implications of environmental standards and standards for consumer goods, and of the control of their observance.

General skills

Graduates in Chemical and Bioengineering will:

• be skilled in the application of common scientific methods and paradigms. They will be able to apply formal models and the results of engineering and natural sciences to the exploration and design of technical systems.
• be able to apply the acquired methods and techniques to expand knowledge, solve technical problems, and carry out scientific projects.
• be able to evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts, and data in an attempt to find solutions to complex problems.
• accept the ambiguity and limitations of scientific knowledge.
• be prepared to continuously update knowledge and skills through advanced training.
• be able to work in a team on large-scale projects.
• be able to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions, both to specialist and non specialist audiences.
• be aware of the possible ethical, societal, environmental, and economic implications as well as of the safety aspects of their discipline.