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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate

Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the PgCert Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills in green chemistry and green chemical technology and provide them with the background knowledge of careers in research, process development, environmental services, manufacturing, law, consultancy and government. Delivered via a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. In addition to academic experts in the field, lectures are also given by external visitors from related industries, ensuring that the course content is both up to date and relevant. International tuition fees are £32,900 per year, home/UK fees are £13,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Principles of Green Chemistry
Sustainable Industrial Processes
Green Chemical Technology and Innovation
Environmental Impact Assessment and Remediation
Chemistry Law and Regulatory Compliance
Process Development and Scale-Up
Green Catalysis and Synthetic Methods
Professional Practice in Green Industries
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.5666.56
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,900

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£32,900

Home Student Fee

£13,900

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,000£46,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

University of York offers Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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