Program Overview

Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering BEng

Overview

This course combines chemical with environmental engineering to design processes and products that minimize impacts on air, land, and water. Students will work with areas such as disposal of waste, environmental compliance, flooding and drainage, infrastructure and development, management of pollutants, recovery of damaged land, water supply and sanitation, food and drink, energy, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and oil and gas.

Why Choose This Course?

• Top 10 for Chemical Engineering in all three UK university guides (5th in The Guardian University Guide 2024, 6th in The Times Good University Guide 2024, and 8th in The Complete University Guide 2024)
• Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
• Accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Expert Teaching - Learn from research, industrial, and teaching experts
• Year in industry - Get paid experience with opportunities for a year out in industry

Important Information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course.

Indicative Modules

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

• Water Treatment
• Air Pollution
• Reactor Design and Process Control
• Design Project
• Process Engineering Laboratories
• Process Simulation 1
• Multicomponent Separations
• Advanced Transport Phenomena

How You Will Learn

• Teaching methods:
  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical classes
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
• Assessment methods:
  • Coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Group coursework
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Practical assessment

Contact Time and Study Hours

On average, you will have around 20 contact hours a week in year one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

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, teamwork, 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.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements, and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

Course Data

• 87% say staff value students' views and opinions about the course
• 93% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 91% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Related Courses

• Chemistry with an International Study Year MSci Hons
• Civil Engineering MEng Hons
• Chemical Engineering BEng Hons

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