In Stage 1 you'll cover the core principles of engineering, mathematics and science. These include chemistry, thermodynamics, the principles of chemical engineering, and engineering mathematics.
The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 146KB).
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 25 |
| Thermodynamics | 10 |
| Transfer Processes | 25 |
| Principles of Chemical Engineering | 25 |
| Computing and Numerical Methods | 10 |
| Data Analysis in Process Industries | 5 |
| Engineering Mathematics I | 20 |
Your Stage 2 modules will expand on Stage 1, developing existing skills and knowledge while introducing further areas such as reactor engineering, separation processes, and process measurement, dynamics and control.
The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 146KB).
Modules
In Stage 3, you'll complete modules such as process design and economics, design for process safety, and reactor systems engineering. You'll also work on a team project, which will be presented to a panel of sector experts.
The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 146KB).
Modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Process Control | 10 |
| Process Design & Economics | 15 |
| Separation Processes 2 | 15 |
| Design for Process Safety | 10 |
| Reactor Systems Engineering | 15 |
| Process and Product Engineering | 10 |
| Plant Design | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering Laboratory II | 5 |
In your final year, you will complete a substantial research project and choose modules in advanced chemical engineering from across our specialisms. These include bioprocessing, process control, and sustainable engineering.
The modules listed below are for 2023 entry. Details of the modules on offer for 2024 entry can be found in this course regulations document (PDF: 146KB).
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Chemical Engineering
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
|
CME8128 |
MEng Research Project (60 credits) |
|
CME8120 |
Advanced Design Project (20 credits) |
|
CME8127 |
Bioprocess Engineering (10 credits) |
Candidates shall take optional modules to the value of 20 credits from the following list:
|
CME8038 |
Sustainable Industry (10 credits) |
|
CME8104 |
Process Control – Design of Digital Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
|
CME8118 |
Stability and Sustainability of Materials (10 credits) |
|
CME8103 |
Process Control – Design of Robust Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
|
CME8124 |
Big Data Analytics in the Process Industries (10 credits) |
Candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the following list:
|
CME8107 |
Process Intensification (10 credits) |
|
CME8119 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits) |
|
CME8130 |
Food processing (10 credits) |
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Bioprocess Engineering
Candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
|
CME8127 |
Bioprocess Engineering (10 credits) |
|
CME8128 |
MEng Research Project (60 credits) |
|
CME8120 |
Advanced Design Project (20 credits) |
| CME8124 |
Big Data Analytics in the Process Industries (10 credits) |
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the following list:
|
CME8104 |
Process Control – Design of Digital Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
|
CME8038 |
Sustainable Industry (10 credits) |
|
CME8103 |
Process Control – Design of Robust Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
|
CME8118 |
Stability and Sustainability of Materials (10 credits) |
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the following list:
|
CME8107 |
Process Intensification (10 credits) |
|
CME8119 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits) |
|
CME8130 |
Food processing (10 credits) |
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Process Control
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules totalling 110 credits:
|
CME8128 |
MEng Research Project (60 credits) |
|
CME8120 |
Advanced Design Project (20 credits) |
|
CME8127 |
Bioprocess Engineering (10 credits) |
|
CME8103 |
Process Control – Design of Robust Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
|
CME8104 |
Process Control – Design of Digital Control Algorithms (10 credits) |
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the following list:
|
CME8107 |
Process Intensification (10 credits) |
|
CME8119 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits) |
|
CME8130 |
Food processing (10 credits) |
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Sustainable Engineering
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules totalling 110 credits:
|
CME8127 |
Bioprocess Engineering (10 credits) |
|
CME8128 |
MEng Research Project (60 credits) |
|
CME8120 |
Advanced Design Project (20 credits) |
|
CME8038 |
Sustainable Industry (10 credits) |
|
CME8118 |
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the following list:
|
CME8107 |
Process Intensification (10 credits) |
|
CME8119 |
Computational Fluid Dynamics (10 credits) |
| CME8130 | Food processing (10 credits) |