Program Overview

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Program Overview

The MEng Chemical Engineering program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to succeed in the field of chemical engineering. The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers and is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for Chemical Engineering.

Course Structure

The program is a five-year full-time course that includes a final year of advanced topics and project work. The course structure is as follows:

• Year 1: Fundamentals of chemical engineering, including tools and techniques, mathematics for engineers, chemistry for chemical engineers, and practical chemistry.
• Year 2: Core chemical engineering areas, such as process analysis and statistics, fluid flow and heat transfer, safety, and chemical engineering laboratory.
• Year 3: Core chemical engineering areas, including reactors, biochemical engineering, materials and processes, and chemical engineering design.
• Year 4: Chemical engineering design, including particle technology, multiphase systems, process control, and environmental technology.
• Year 5: Advanced chemical engineering topics, including modern process measurements, safety management, petrochemical engineering, and programming and optimization.

Learning and Teaching

The program emphasizes the development of students' confidence and ability to take responsibility for their own work and learning. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory and practical work, and guest lectures from industry experts.

Assessment

Assessment methods include formal exams, mid-term class tests, online tests and quizzes, written coursework and research projects, and design and project reports.

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for the program are:

• Highers: AAAAB (Maths A and Chemistry B)
• A Levels: AAB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Chemistry HL5)
• HNC/HND: HNC/HND in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, plus relevant work experience
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• International: £29,350
• University preparation programme fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Careers

Chemical engineers are among the best-rewarded engineers globally, and work across all sectors of industry from energy and foods to pharmaceuticals and medicine. The department works closely with the University Careers Service to support students in building excellent employability skills and portfolios of experience.

Facilities

The department has extensive teaching, research, and computer laboratories, including newly-refurbished labs and new offices and computer rooms dedicated to chemical engineering. Students have access to the latest equipment, from microscopes and laser-scattering spectroscopy to adsorption analysers, continuous reactors, and supercomputers.

Research Areas

The department has a strong research focus, with research areas including:

• Chemical engineering
• Process engineering
• Biomedical engineering
• Energy and environment
• Materials science and engineering

Student Experience

The program offers a range of opportunities for students to engage with industry, including work placements, internships, and research projects. Students also have the opportunity to study abroad, with partnerships with universities in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Canada.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, which is the professional body for chemical engineers in the UK.

Rankings

The program is ranked 5th in the UK and 1st in Scotland for Chemical Engineering, according to the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Awards

The program has received a number of awards, including the University of Strathclyde's Teaching Excellence Awards and the Royal Academy of Engineering's Engineering Excellence Awards.

Student Competitions

The program offers a range of opportunities for students to participate in competitions, including the Frank Morton sports day and the IChemE's annual student competition.

Distance Learning

The program is also available as a distance learning option, which is particularly popular with students from across the world who are currently working in industry and wish to enhance their education to degree level with a fully-accredited institution.