Program Overview

Chemical Engineering MEng

The Chemical Engineering MEng programme is a four-year course that builds upon the knowledge and experience offered by the Chemical Engineering BEng programme. It includes a final-year research project and advanced modules, providing a direct route to IChemE membership and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Study Mode and Duration

• Study mode: Full-time
• Duration: 4 academic years

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fees (2025/26): Ł9,535
• Overseas tuition fees (2025/26): Ł39,800

Programme Starts and Application Deadline

• Programme starts: September 2025
• Application deadline: 29 Jan 2025
• UCAS course code: H801

Entry Requirements

A Levels

• Grades: AAA
• Subjects: Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Physics, and Psychology preferred.
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual Offer Information

• Grades: ABB
• Subjects: Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Further Mathematics, Geography, Physics, and Psychology preferred.
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Points: 38
• Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher-level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher-level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential.

Contextual Offer

• Points: 34
• Subjects: A total of 16 points in three higher-level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential.

UK Applicants Qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, the following are considered:

• Access to HE Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
• BTEC National Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
• Cambridge Pre-U: D3,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects. Mathematics and Chemistry required. Another science preferred as the third subject, but not essential.
• Scottish Advanced Highers: AAA at Advanced Highers (or AA at Advanced Higher and AAA at Higher). Mathematics and Chemistry required. Another science at Advanced Higher preferred, but not essential.
• T Levels: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
• UAL Extended Diploma: Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades AAA. Mathematics and Chemistry required.

International Applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

Course Overview

The Chemical Engineering BEng and MEng programmes follow a common curriculum for the first three years. A final decision between the different programmes can be delayed until the end of the third year. The MEng programme includes a final-year research project and advanced modules.

Teaching and Learning

• Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken.
• The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year.
• A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
• Upon successful completion of 480 credits, you will be awarded a MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering.

Modules

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Your Learning

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, interactive tutorials, and computer workshops supplemented by coursework and laboratory training.

Assessment

Throughout your degree programme, you will be assessed through a combination of assessments, including quizzes, coursework, exams, projects, presentations, etc.

Employability

There are excellent opportunities and career prospects for graduate chemical engineers, both within the UK and overseas. The rewards open to you are attractive - the average income of a chemical engineer, according to the IChemE, is consistently higher than that of graduates in other engineering disciplines.

Accreditation

This programme, including the Chemical with Biochemical route and the Study Abroad route, is fully accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and meets the requirements, in full, for registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer.

Fees and Funding

Fees for this Course

• UK students: Ł9,535 (2025/26)
• International students: Ł39,800 (2025/26)

Additional Costs

This programme does not have any additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding, or photocopying.

Funding Your Studies

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships.