Program Overview

Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering including an industrial year BEng

Overview

By combining chemical and environmental engineering, you’ll design processes and products that minimise environmental impacts on air, land and water – addressing key issues such as waste disposal, environmental compliance, pollutant management and water supply.

Course Details

Qualification

BEng Hons

Entry Requirements

AAA

UCAS Code

HVH2

Duration

4 years full-time

Start Date

September 2026

Fees

£9,535*

Course Information

Year One

• Fundamentals of Engineering Design
• Fluid Mechanics
• Chemistry for Engineers
• Process Engineering Principles
• Mathematical Methods for Chemical and Environmental Engineering
• Introductory Geology
• Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Year Two

• Chemical and Phase Equilibria
• Analytical Measurement
• Environmental Assessment
• Separation and Particle Technology
• Advanced Mathematical Modelling for Process Engineers
• Materials and Sustainable Processes
• Process Design and Control

Year Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• Water Treatment
• Air Pollution
• Reactor Design and Process Control
• Design Project
• Process Engineering Laboratories
• Process Simulation
• Multicomponent Separations
• Advanced Transport Phenomena

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 5 for Chemical Engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025
• World top 100 for Chemical Engineering (QS Top World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
• Expert teaching – Learn from research, industrial and teaching experts with decades of industrial experience
• Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
• Accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Industry experience – Get invaluable, paid work experience with an integrated placement year in industry

Careers Overview

During this course you will develop your knowledge of science and engineering, together with a wide range of transferable skills including IT, communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management.

Our graduates are well-regarded and find career opportunities in a range of industries, including:

• Energy
• Chemical manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical
• Food and drink
• Oil and gas
• Government agencies worldwide

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression: 88.7% of undergraduates from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £30,412.

Additional Information

• All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.
• As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses:
  • Books: You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries. If you wish to purchase your own copies, please budget around £40-90 per book.
  • Printing: Black and white printing costs 4p per side.
  • Trips: The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips.
  • PPE: The department shall provide; boots, lab coat and hardhat. If you lose these, you are responsible for the cost of replacing them. A standard PPE set (coat, boots, specs and hardhat) costs in the region of £45.
  • Year in Industry: If you do a work placement, any costs associated with travel or accommodation will need to be factored in.
  • Year abroad: If you study abroad, you will need to consider the travel and living costs for the country you choose. This could include visa costs and medical insurance.
  • Laptops: Although there are PCs available for your use in our computer labs, you may wish to purchase your own laptop. Read more about our recommended specifications.
  • Calculator: While the calculator you used for your former study is usually sufficient some students will choose to purchase a new calculator which will cost around £10.

Please note that these figures are approximate and subject to change.

There may also be costs issued by the university for replacement student ID cards, additional transcripts or certification letters, reassessments and library fines.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help.

Engineering students may be eligible for faculty-specific or industry scholarships.

International students

We offer a range of international undergraduate scholarships for high-achieving international scholars who can put their Nottingham degree to great use in their careers.

Home students*

Over one third of our UK students receive our means-tested core bursary, worth up to £1,000 a year. Full details can be found on our financial support pages.

A 'home' student is one who meets certain UK residence criteria. These are the same criteria as apply to eligibility for home funding from Student Finance.