Courses / DEQ / PhD in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering

PhD in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering

The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.

Study Programme

Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
Advanced Separation Systems 1 1st QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 6.0
Industrial Catalysis and Chemical Reactors 1 1st QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 6.0
Introduction to Scientific Research 1 1st QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 8.0
Environmental and Energy Management 1 2nd QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 6.0
Systems and Processes Engineering 1 2nd QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 6.0
Thesis Project 1 2nd QUARTERIAL Compulsory CE 16.0
Complementary Industrial Skills 1 3rd QUARTERIAL Elective * CS 6.0
Oil Refinery and Renewable Fuels 1 3rd QUARTERIAL Elective * CE 6.0
Polymer Science and Technology 1 3rd QUARTERIAL Elective * CE 6.0
Process Control and Supervision 1 3rd QUARTERIAL Elective * CE 6.0
Rules
  • For the 3rd trimester, students must register in optional curricular units in a total of 12 ECTS, out of which 6 must be obtained by registering in any curricular unit taught in the University of Coimbra or related research or teaching institutions (choice is subject to the approval of the course coordinators)
Course unit title Year Regime Type Subject area ECTS credits
PhD Thesis 2 MULTIANNUAL Compulsory CE 120.0

The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit