Program Overview

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MEng Chemical Engineering (Distance Learning)

The MEng Chemical Engineering (distance learning) program is designed for students who wish to study for an MEng in Chemical Engineering. The program is closely aligned with the full-time course, featuring access to the same resources and materials alongside virtual webinars, video lectures, and electronic forums.

Key Facts

• Accreditation: Institution of Chemical Engineers
• Part-time study: The course is designed specifically for part-time distance learning.
• Ranking: 5th in the UK (1st in Scotland) for Chemical Engineering (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)

Study with Us

The Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is one of the largest such departments in the UK, with strong links with employers worldwide. The department has extensive teaching, research, and computer laboratories, including newly-refurbished labs and new offices and computer rooms.

Course Content

The part-time distance learning BEng/MEng courses cover a range of topics, including:

• Chemistry for Chemical Engineering
• Mathematics for Chemical Engineering
• Basic Principles of Chemical Engineering
• Professional Engineering and Project Management
• Process Analysis and Statistics
• Chemical Principles and Thermodynamics
• Chemical Engineering Safety
• Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer
• Reactors
• Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
• Biochemical Engineering
• Process Design and Simulation
• Process Control and Environmental Technology
• Advanced Separations and Problem Solving
• Numerical Methods and Programming
• Chemical Engineering Design

Learning and Teaching

The course is based on printed lecture notes and material delivered from the University's virtual learning environment, 'Myplace'. Students have access to a page where they can communicate with the course director and other students on the course. Lecturers provide support through online tutorials, forums, email, telephone, and face-to-face on-campus tutorials.

Assessment

Assessment is normally by written assignment and exam, although some modules may require a project report or practical piece of work to be completed in place of an exam. The final year of the MEng includes a major project which is intended to be completed in the student's own workplace.

Entry Requirements

Due to the wide variety of education and experience of applicants to this course, the selector considers each application on its own merits. The student's experience and education must be at a sufficient level to allow the University to award the 240 credits (equivalent to Years 1 & 2 of the full-time Chemical Engineering BEng).

Example profiles of successful applicants include:

• Higher National Diploma (or international equivalent) in chemical engineering with some chemical engineering-related industrial experience
• Higher National Certificate (or international equivalent) in chemical engineering with significant related industrial experience
• Degree in a related discipline, such as Applied Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering

Fees and Funding

All fees quoted are per academic year and are subject to change. The program is designed for students with relevant prior education and experience, with two possible entry points for part-time, distance learning students: advanced entry at Year 4 or Year 5 of the program.

• Year 4: £5,100 (60 credits)
• Year 5: £5,100 (60 credits)
• Year 6: £8,500 (100 credits)
• Year 7: £6,800 (80 credits)

Careers

Chemical engineers are among the best-rewarded engineers globally, and work across all sectors of industry from energy and foods to pharmaceuticals and medicine, as well as branching out into other areas such as finance and management. Many graduates go on to roles such as:

• Accountancy Trainee
• Chemical Engineer
• Chemical Process Engineer
• Engineering Audit Intern
• Graduate Commissioning Engineer
• Management Trainee
• Petroleum Engineer
• Polymer Scientist
• Process Engineer
• Process Improvement Analyst
• Quality Assurance Associate
• Research Assistant
• Surface Operations Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer

Additional Information

The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland. The department works closely with the University Careers Service through every year of the course, to support students in building excellent employability skills and portfolios of experience. The University has a range of services to help online students, including access to IT and administrative support through email and telephone, along with software to help with learning. The course uses leading technology to deliver the distance learning experience, including a Virtual Learning Environment and GoToWebinar for live tutorial sessions. Students are also welcome to attend lectures and tutorials within the full-time course and access on-campus facilities if they are in the Glasgow area.