Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain offers a BEng Hons Chemical Engineering program. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in chemical engineering, focusing on industry engagement and professional accreditation.

Key Facts

• Study mode and duration: 4 years full-time
• Start date: September
• Location: Harbour Heights, Bahrain

Program Description

The program aims to develop students' expertise in fluid flow, heat transfer, biochemical engineering, process safety, and sustainability. It emphasizes employability skills and produces graduates ready for the workplace. Students will learn through a blend of lectures, tutorials, hands-on lab work, and direct industry engagement.

What You'll Study

The first year of study focuses on the basic principles and fundamentals of chemical engineering. In the second year, students will study core chemical engineering areas such as process analysis and statistics, fluid flow and heat transfer, and safety. The third year teaches areas such as reactors, biochemical engineering, and materials and processes. For BEng students, the final year includes particle technology, multiphase systems, and process control, with the second semester devoted to the chemical engineering design project.

Course Content

All students must complete the following compulsory modules:

• History of Bahrain
• Human Rights
• Arabic Language (for native speakers) or Arabic Language (for non-native speakers)
• Year 1 modules:
  • Maths for Science & Engineering 1
  • Maths for Science & Engineering 2
  • Lab Skills & Scientific Communication
  • Academic English Skills
  • Chemistry 1
  • Chemistry 2
  • Applied Mathematics 1
  • Applied Mathematics 2 or Physics 1
• Year 2 modules:
  • Thermodynamic and Chemical Principles
  • Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
  • Process Analysis and Statistics
  • Process Safety Fundamentals
  • Applied Mathematics and Problem Solving
  • Chemical Engineering Practice 1
  • Applied Mechanics
• Year 3 modules:
  • Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
  • Materials Processing and Applications
  • Ethics, Sustainability and Economics
  • Chemical Engineering Practice 2
  • Biochemical Engineering
  • Reactors
  • Chemical Process Design and Simulation
• Year 4 modules:
  • Process Control and Environmental Technology
  • Chemical Engineering Design
  • Advanced Separations and Problem Solving
  • Particle Technology and Advanced Reactors

Learning and Teaching

The program emphasizes student confidence and ability to take responsibility for their own work and learning. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory and practical work, and guest lectures from industry professionals.

Assessment

Assessment methods include formal exams, mid-term class tests, online tests and quizzes, written coursework and research projects, and design and project reports.

Entry Requirements

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain accepts a range of academic qualifications for entry to its programs. Requirements include:

• Thanawiya/High School Diploma: Students should have successfully completed their high school diploma with an overall score of 80%, with 80% in relevant subjects.
• Other International Qualifications: The university accepts a wide variety of international qualifications for admission to Year 1 of its degrees.
• English Language: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for entry to the courses.

Fees and Funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. The annual tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is 8,500 BHD.

Careers

Qualified chemical engineers are in growing demand due to the need for sustainable processes in industrial manufacturing. Strathclyde graduates are well-positioned for roles in process and energy engineering, pharmaceutical and biochemical engineering, sustainable and environmental engineering, oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, and food and drink manufacturing.