Program Overview

Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering MEng

Overview

This course combines chemical and environmental engineering to design processes and products that minimize environmental impacts on air, land, and water. The program is characterized by its focus on industrial relevance, with a year in industry and practical laboratory work.

Course Information

• Qualification: Master in Engineering with Honours (MEng Hons)
• Accreditation: IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS Code: H8H2
• Fees: £9,535 (UK undergraduate students)

Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: AAA, including A in Maths and A in either Chemistry or Physics
• GCSE: English grade 4 (C)
• IB Score: 34 Points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates
• Alternative Qualifications: Access to HE Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTEC Nationals (specific requirements apply)

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • 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 2:
  • 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 3:
  • Water Treatment
  • Air Pollution
  • Reactor Design and Process Control
  • Design Project
  • Process Engineering Laboratories
  • Process Simulation
  • Multicomponent Separations
  • Advanced Transport Phenomena
• Year 4:
  • MEng Project
  • Optional modules:
    • 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
    • Water Treatment Engineering

Additional Information

• Language Study: Opportunities to study a language as part of the degree
• Study Abroad: Options to study abroad at partner institutions or University of Nottingham China/Malaysia
• Optional Placement Year: Available for students who do not have a compulsory placement or year abroad
• Scholarships and Bursaries: Various scholarships and bursaries available, including means-tested core bursary and faculty-specific/industry scholarships
• Tuition Fees: £30,750 per year (international students), with additional costs for books, printing, trips, and equipment
• Careers: Graduates find career opportunities in energy, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food and drink, oil and gas, and government agencies worldwide

Contact

For more information, please visit the University of Nottingham website or contact the Faculty of Engineering.