Course overview

Chemical Engineers create innovative solutions to some of our world’s greatest problems. They are involved in making medicines, safe water treatments, renewable energy and so much more. Our Chemical Engineering course focuses on sustainable solutions, hands-on learning, and industry experience. It will prepare you for a career in tackling global challenges.

Our Chemical Engineering programme offers an exciting blend of learning experiences, delivered by leaders in their field. Teaching the fundamentals of Chemical Engineering through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials and seminars equipping you with the skills, attitudes, and experience demanded by 21st century engineering and society.

You’ll learn in a modern, well-equipped environment that fosters world-class digital innovation including our Active Learning Laboratories. You will also gain unique skills operating our pilot plant facility. You will join the UK professional chemical engineering community from day one because we will sign you up for student membership of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and cover the fees for the duration of your degree course.

Years One and Two are shaped to give you an understanding of the theory and skills needed to become a successful Chemical Engineer. As you progress into Year Three, you will focus on more advanced topics such as process safety alongside the all-important Design Project. We give you everything you need to walk out of the door to begin your professional journey toward charted engineer.

Careers and employability

Chemical Engineering graduates have excellent employment prospects and attract some of the highest starting salaries of all the engineering disciplines. You will graduate with the technical and professional skills to pursue an exciting career in a wide range of industries, that can take you all over the world.

The average salary for early-career chemical engineers is £30,000 (source IChemE). Salaries for chartered chemical engineers can be significantly higher, for example, the average salary for chartered engineers with an undergraduate degree is around £78,500. (source: IChemE via