Course summary

Be at the forefront of scientific and technological developments and make a positive impact on the world. Analytical thinker? Problem solver? Fascinated by the future of the world’s resources? Building a more sustainable future is one of the biggest challenges chemical engineers face.   Searching for future energy solutions to cost effective food options, you’ll tackle real world problems as you zoom in on the latest industry case studies. All of our modules are underpinned by cutting-edge research preparing you for tomorrow's world, as we encourage you to delve deeper into renewable fuels, sustainable water treatment and electrocatalysis. Immersed in industry Our teaching staff hold an impressive array of industry experience between them – from industrial engineering and sustainability expertise, to cutting-edge materials scientists and business leaders. You’ll meet global industry experts, as well as benefitting from our links to organisations like BP and IChemE. Gaining skills from a variety of industrial and research placements, you’ll hit the ground running after you graduate. And with our specialist careers team, you’ll be supported every step of the way. You could step into power generation, environmental protection, or alternative energy roles, and work for big companies like Rolls-Royce and Genesis Pharmaceuticals. Our BEng Chemical Engineering programmes have been accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programmes meet the academic requirements for IEng.