Overview
Chemical Engineering MEng sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 4 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Chemical Engineering pairs analytical modules with hands-on build and test work. We currently work with 21 universities on this course across 17 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
One of the best paid engineering degrees at entry, with employers in energy, pharmaceuticals, food and water. The accreditation by IChemE is what makes the degree count toward chartership later.
Roles graduates go into
- Process engineer
- Design engineer
- Production or plant engineer
- Commissioning engineer
- Process safety engineer
- Technical or project engineer
Where they work
- Oil, gas and chemicals
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Food and drink processing
- Water and utilities
- Engineering consultancies
After the course
Chartered engineer status through IChemE, which takes an accredited degree and a logged period of professional development.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000