Program Overview

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MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience

Overview

Gain invaluable industrial experience while completing your chemical engineering master's degree.

Key Features

• Industrial experience
• Scholarships available
• Accredited course

Duration and Year of Entry

• Duration: 4 years
• Year of entry: 2026

UCAS Course Code and Institution Code

• UCAS course code: H803
• Institution code: M20

Typical A-level Offer

• A*AA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics

Typical Contextual A-level Offer

• AAA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics

UK Refugee/Care-Experienced Offer

• AAB including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics

Typical International Baccalaureate Offer

• 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements

Entry Requirements

A-level

• A*AA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics
• Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken

A-level Contextual Offer

• AAA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics
• Contextual offers are available for applicants who:
  • live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course
  • live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education
  • have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years

UK Refugee/Care-Experienced Offer

• AAB including A in Mathematics, and B or above in Chemistry or Physics
• UK refugee/care-experienced offers are available for applicants who:
  • have been looked after in care for more than three months
  • have been granted refugee status by the UK government or have been issued a UK visa under one of the Ukrainian schemes (Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Extension Scheme)

International Baccalaureate

• 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics
• We accept Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches only

GCSE/IGCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics
• GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language

Other Entry Requirements

• Other entry requirements exist for this course
• You may view these by selecting from the list below
• Select other entry requirements:
  • Scottish requirements
  • Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Foundation year
  • Pearson BTEC qualifications
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Level
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set
• For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• At The University of Manchester we're committed to attracting and supporting the very best students
• We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances
• For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages

Application and Selection

How to Apply

• Apply through UCAS

Advice to Applicants

• Factors contributing to a successful application include:
  • past academic performance
  • predicted academic performance
  • enthusiasm for, and realistic grasp of, chosen degree programme
  • evidence of interpersonal skills and non-academic interests/achievements

Home-Schooled Applicants

• If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying
• You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the specified academic entry requirements of the course

Non-Standard Educational Routes

• Mature applicants who are returning to studies after a break from formal education will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• If you require further clarification about the acceptability of the qualifications you hold please contact the Admissions Team directly

Transfers

• Transfers from other institutions are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Transfers into the second year are not normally considered
• If you wish to enquire about whether you would be eligible to apply for entry into the second year, please contact the Admissions Team with full details of your qualifications and copies of your transcripts to date

Course Details

Course Description

• Begin your journey towards a challenging yet rewarding career in chemical engineering by studying at the subject's birthplace: Manchester
• In this four-year MEng degree you will not only learn the fundamentals of this key subject; you'll also have the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working as a chemical engineer on a year-long industrial placement

Aims

• You will study a range of core material, learning the fundamentals of chemical engineering before gaining first-hand industrial experience at a recognised company and then using that knowledge to complete an open-ended design project as part of a team
• We will help you understand and describe chemical, physical and biological processes using mathematical equations
• You will benefit from hands-on experience - both on your industrial placement and on campus - using specialist equipment, learning techniques applied in industry for large-scale manufacturing
• You will develop skills that will be of great use in your future career, such as team-working, problem-solving, communication, and the use of information technology

Special Features

• Paid industrial placement opportunity
• Reputation
• Facilities
• Welcoming community

Teaching and Learning

• At Manchester you will be taught by academic staff who are leading experts in chemical engineering, in a diverse and inclusive learning environment
• We use a combination of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and problem-based learning, supported by lecture podcasts and supplementary video tutorials

Coursework and Assessment

• Our degrees are assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, designed to allow you to demonstrate your ability and develop a wide range of transferable skills
• For example, our first and second year laboratories are assessed by a range of methods to develop the complementary transferable skills that will be vital in the workplace, including:
  • technical report
  • presentation
  • interview
  • poster display

Course Content for Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Chemistry
• Process Fluid Flow
• Process Engineering Fundamentals
• Computational Methods for Chemical Engineering
• Laboratory Projects 1
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics
• Process Heat Transfer
• Chemical Engineering Design Project
• Engineering Biotechnology
• Chemical Thermodynamics

Course Content for Year 2

• Laboratory Projects 2
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Chemical Engineering Optimisation
• Distillation & Absorption
• Process Integration
• Momentum, Heat & Mass Transfer
• Chemical Reactor Design
• Process Safety
• Materials Science and Mechanical Design
• Process Design & Simulation
• Solids Processing
• Leadership in Action Online Unit

Course Content for Year 3

• Catalytic Reaction Engineering (by Distance Learning)
• Multi-Component Engineering Seperations (by Distance Learning)
• IE Process Safety Diary
• IE Second Site Visit and Presentation
• Industrial Experience Dissertation
• Industrial Experience Skills Portfolio

Course Content for Year 4

• Design Project 3 - Part 1
• Design Project 3 - Part 2
• Process Synthesis
• Design Project 3 - Part 3
• Process Control
• Process Design
• Sustainable Development & Industry
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle
• Utility System Design
• Science of Formulation
• Fundamentals of Numerical Methods & Simulation
• Advanced Separation Processes
• Process Fluid Dynamics
• Sustainable Resources and Processing

Careers

Career Opportunities

• Manchester is the birthplace of Chemical Engineering, and we continue to excel in its teaching and research
• That's why our graduates are highly sought after and a Chemical Engineering degree from Manchester can be your ticket into any number of industries
• Our graduates have progressed to careers in food and drink, chemicals, oil or gas; some have gone into petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, energy generation, or waste treatment
• Roles for a chemical engineering graduate can vary, including product design, research and development, project management, and manufacturing
• You could even use the skills you gain to pursue a career in a non-chemical engineering sector, such as business, finance, marketing, banking, insurance, accountancy, or IT - your job could take you anywhere in the world

Careers Service

• We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation
• That's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation

Accrediting Organisations

• This degree has been accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council
• Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC)
• An accredited degree will provide you with some or all of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords

Regulated by the Office for Students

• The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS)
• The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests
• More information can be found at the OfS website

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