This course is an integrated programme and is distinctive as it covers the theory of chemical engineering coupled with computer simulation, laboratory practice and industrial placement that enable graduates to be well equipped with desired skills sought after by employers.

The course has the added value of introducing topics that are important for the future energy mixed with a focus on renewables as well as oil and gas. It consists of modules with a total credit value of 480 credits which are made up of 20 standard modules of 20 points each and a design project module of 40 points in third year, and group project module of 40 points in fourth year.

Each year you need to complete 120 credits. In the first year, you are introduced to basic engineering principles and design and fundamentals of chemical engineering. The second year focusses on core unit operations such as fluid flow, thermodynamics, chemical reactions, separation processes, process design and simulation and control. In the third year, the course trains you in specific areas of sustainable energy, energy technologies, and earth resources of energy. You apply all the knowledge gained in your previous study into design project covering from raw materials to final desired products. In the fourth and final year, you further learn, at an advanced level, about energy technologies and subsurface engineering, as well as undertaking a research project.

Year 1

• Introduction to chemical engineering
• Engineering mathematics and modelling
• Engineering principles
• Engineering principles 2
• Design and practice
• Computing for chemical engineering

Year 2

• Advanced engineering mathematics and modelling
• Thermodynamics
• Separation processes
• Chemical engineering processes 1
• Principles of control
• Process design and simulation

Year 3

• Optional placement year

Year 4

• Design project
• Earth resources
• Emerging energy and sustainability
• Fluid flow and process control
• Energy technologies

Year 5

• Group project
• Process management
• Advanced energy technology
• Subsurface engineering

Optional modules:

• Advanced materials engineering
• Multiphase fluid flow

In order to be considered for entry to the programme you will be required to have:

• A Level (AAB) or;
• BTEC National Diploma (DDD) or;
• Access to HE qualifications with 28 x Distinctions, 24 x Merits or;
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 150 UCAS points
• Applicants must hold 5x GCSEs A-C, including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Equivalent international qualifications can be accepted. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.