Program Overview

Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering including an industrial year MEng

Overview

This course combines chemical with environmental engineering, enabling you to design processes and products that minimize impacts on air, land, and water. You will work with various areas, including 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
• Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Expert teaching from research, industrial, and teaching experts
• Year in industry opportunities for paid experience

Course Structure

The course is divided into five years, with the fourth year spent in industry. The first three years cover fundamental subjects, including:

• 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

The fourth year is spent in industry, where you will apply what you have learned to real projects in a professional working environment.

The fifth year covers advanced topics, including:

• MEng Project
• Advanced Rheology and Materials
• Advanced Reaction Engineering
• Multiphase Systems
• Advanced Computational Methods
• Environmental Risk Assessment
• Renewable Energy from Wastes
• Food Processing
• Contaminated Land
• Air Pollution 2

Admission Criteria

• Qualification: MEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAA
• Start Date: September 2025
• UCAS Code: H8HD
• Duration: 5 Years full-time
• Fees: £9,535

Additional Entry Requirements

• All candidates are considered on an individual basis, and we accept a broad range of qualifications.
• Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer.
• Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Alternative Qualifications

• We recognize that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
• We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis and gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications, including:
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • Advanced Diploma
  • BTEC Nationals

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.

Study Abroad

• On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.
• If you are successful in applying to study abroad, you will get the opportunity to broaden your horizons and enhance your CV by experiencing another culture.

Year in Industry

• On this course, you may be able to spend a year working in industry where you could gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by engineers and refine the skills you have built so far in the course.
• While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.

Additional Information

• Please be aware that study abroad, compulsory year abroad, optional placements/internships, and integrated year in industry opportunities may change at any time for a number of reasons, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions, or other circumstances outside of the university’s control.
• Every effort will be made to update this information as quickly as possible should a change occur.

Fees and Funding

• Tuition fees for 2025/26: £9,535
• Additional costs:
  • Books: £40-90 per book
  • Printing: 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 specification.
  • 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.

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.

Job Prospects

• 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.