Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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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 ...Read more

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 industryOur 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.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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91/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 77 = 23% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
23%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
79%
Average salary
Average salary
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Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:33,M:12 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Including Mathematics, and Physics or Chemistry Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking.Please note:You will also be expected to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline. Entry will normally be to the BEng or BSc. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.

We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.

6,6,6 at HL including Mathematics, and either Physics or Chemistry

Tuition fees

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England

£28,350 per year

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Students from England

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Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£28,350 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£28,350 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£28,350 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Tower Hamlets E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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