Chemical Engineering (with a placement year) MEng
University of Bradford
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The MEng in Chemical Engineering (with placement year) is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production.You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment. Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:- Fluid mechanics- Thermodynamics- Mass and ...Read more

The MEng in Chemical Engineering (with placement year) is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production.You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment. Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:- Fluid mechanics- Thermodynamics- Mass and heat transfer- Chemical reactions- Process control- Safety, health and environmentYou’ll also gain practical experience with analytical tools, and the competencies required to apply this knowledge in industry.A placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.The first three academic years of the MEng programme share the same curriculum as the BEng. The final fourth academic year provides additional focused study, and enables you to emerge with a Master's degree.Chemical Engineering at Bradford has extensive links to industry. Our lecturers are actively working on research projects with industry, with recent research projects linked to leading pharmaceutical, oil, gas, petrochemical and advanced material engineering companies.


Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the IChemE. The accreditation will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.


Placement

This Chemical Engineering programme offers you the opportunity to take up a placement year working in industry in your third year.The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional chemical engineer.Our students have undertaken placements with organisations such as:- EDF Energy- Novartis- Thames Water- AMEC- BASF- Sellafield- TracercoAfter completing your placement you’ll return to complete the final year of the programme, and apply all you’ve learnt to your final project. Many students continue their relationship with their placement employers, working for them part-time or returning to work in graduate positions after finishing their studies.


Rankings

Our MEng Chemical Engineering (with Placement) received 100% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021.Chemical Engineering at the University of Bradford is ranked 5th in the UK in the Guardian University League Table 2021.

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WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
62/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
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 - 55 = 45% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
45%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
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112 Grades / Points required

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112 UCAS points to include Maths at grade C and an additional Science subject

112 UCAS tariff points to include Advanced Higher grade D in Maths and an additional Advanced Higher Science subject plus SQA Credit standard grade / Intermediate 2 at grade 3 in English or SQA National 5 grade C in English.

112 UCAS tariff points to include GCE Advanced Level Mathematics at Grade C and an additional Science subject, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.

112 UCAS tariff points to include 12 Level 3 Maths credits at Merit. Applicants should be studying an Access to HE in Science or Engineering.

112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 and an additional Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

112 UCAS tariff points to include five Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Maths at grade H1 and an additional Science subject plus Ordinary Level English at grade O4.

Acceptable subjects: Any Engineering: BTEC Extended Diploma (2010): To include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians module (Unit 28) at Merit.BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016): To include Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at Merit.

Overall Merit from the following T Level routes:• Science• Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing• Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing• Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

Popular A-level subjects

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
100%
Mathematics
100%
Biology
42%
Physics
35%
Psychology
8%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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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.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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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.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£23,290 per year

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Students from EU

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£23,290 per year

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Students from International

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£23290 Per year

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University of Bradford
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