These are the requirements for the Master Process­simulation

The master distance learning course "Process Simulation in Process Engineering" at Wilhelm Büchner University offers an excellent opportunity for professionals in the field of engineering to deepen their expertise in a forward-thinking area and to qualify for challenging technical and managerial tasks in the process engineering industry.

For admission to the master's program "Process Simulation in Process Engineering," the following requirements apply:

• Academic Education: Students with a 7-semester (210 ECTS) program can start directly with the 1st semester, just like diploma and master graduates, if all basic modules are recognized. The decision on admission is made by the examination board.
• Preliminary Courses: If you have less than 210 ECTS credit points from your previous studies, you must take additional modules worth 30 CP from the preliminary courses. If you already have sufficient knowledge in these 5 basic modules, after an assessment of the previous achievements, you can discuss further modules with the university to make up the difference.
• Language Skills: Good German and English language skills are required.
• Recognition of Previous Achievements: You have the opportunity to have academic or non-academic previous achievements recognized for your distance learning. This way, you can effectively shorten your studies and reduce your tuition fees. The decision on recognition is also made by the examination board.

This is the study content and the course structure

The master's programme "Process Simulation in Process Engineering" is part of the Master of Engineering programme at Wilhelm Büchner University. It focuses on providing students with knowledge and skills in modeling and simulation of processes and plants in various areas such as chemical, food, or bio process engineering.

The program aims to enable graduates to familiarize themselves with current technical developments and advance the state of the art. With an application-oriented profile, students are prepared for further professional qualification.

Your course is structured in modules. You study thematically closed subject areas (modules) to which credit points are allocated according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). The number of credit points assigned to each module depends on the scope of the module and the associated workload. All credit points you earn will be credited to you, and you will receive a record of them. Your achievements are thus comparable and recognized – also internationally.

If you have previously completed a 180 ECTS credit point course, you may need to take the following basic modules as preparatory courses:

• Physical Chemistry
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Thermal Process Engineering
• Mechanical Process Engineering
• Control Engineering

The master's programme "Process Simulation in Process Engineering" spans 3 semesters and is structured as follows:

• 1st Semester: Mathematical Methods in Process Engineering, Thermal Separation Processes, Mechanical Process Engineering II, Measuring and Controlling Process Engineering Plants with Virtual Lab
• 1st and 2nd Semester: Technology Impact Assessment with Specialization
• 2nd Semester: Research Project, Elective Area (Part 1), Elective Area (Part 2), Elective Area (Part 3)
• 3rd Semester: Master's Thesis including Colloquium & Publication Design

In the elective area, you choose 3 out of these 7 modules:

• Bio Process Engineering with Virtual Lab
• Simulating Processes with Virtual Labs
• Packaging Material and Disposal
• Process Integration with a focus on Pinch Analysis
• Material Flow Technology
• Refrigeration Technology and Its Applications
• Advanced Measurement and Control Engineering in Process Engineering