h815 - Chem Eng with Industry MEng
Chemical Engineering with Industry MEng Honours
UCAS Code: H815 (full time: 4 Years)
Course Overview
This professionally accredited MEng Honours degree includes a 12-month paid work placement to enhance your practical skills and employability.
At a Glance
UCAS Code
H815
UCAS Institution Name and Code
NEWC, N21
Degree Awarded
MEng Honours
Course Duration
4 Years
Entry Requirements
A Level: AAA
IB: 37 points
Opportunities
You'll study a broad curriculum covering the theory and practical application of chemical engineering, including how to use industrial apparatus in our very own pilot plant.
In your third year, you undertake a fully accredited, paid work placement with a chemical/process engineering company.
On return to University in your fourth year, you study a selection of topics that are tailored to further develop the technical expertise you gain on your placement.
Quality and ranking
At Newcastle you'll join a School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials with a long-standing reputation for teaching quality and student support:
- top 10 in the UK in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017
- a 91% overall student satisfaction score, ranking us 7th in the UK in the 2016 National Student Survey
Professional accreditation
Accreditations
All of our degrees are accredited by:
IChemE accreditation means our degrees meet the standards set by the chemical engineering profession, providing industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
BEng or MEng?
Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees provide a pathway to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable international engineering qualifications.
Our MEng degrees are considered a more direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) as they completely satisfy the academic requirements to achieve this professional qualification. This means you will not have to undertake any further study on the route to chartered status.
Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to Chartered Engineer status later in your career, though you will need to undertake a further period of study, for example an accredited or approved Master’s degree, or appropriate further learning to Master’s level. A BEng is also suitable for international students who don’t need British Chartered Engineer status.
Find out more
Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Chartered Engineer on the Engineering Council’s website.
Find out how to obtain Chartership through IChemE on IChemE's Get Chartered website.
Core topics
What you will study
We introduce you to core engineering, maths and science principles underpinning the design of a chemical engineering process plant.
You'll learn everything from controlling chemical reaction rates to using specialist computer software to solve chemical and process engineering problems.
Study topics include:
- how to perform, measure, analyse and manipulate chemical reactions
- basic types of mass, heat and momentum transfer
- the design criteria for heat exchangers and other plant equipment used in process plants
Flexible degree structure
Transfer to or from our Industry degree from one of our other chemical engineering degrees is possible up to the end of Stage 2, before the accredited industrial placement begins in Stage 3.
Work placement and study abroad
Work placement
In your third year you spend a paid year in industry, gaining invaluable work experience and building industry contacts. You will work in a team of professional engineers and scientists to apply your knowledge to an industrial problem defined by your host company. Your technical skills will be assessed through an industrial design project and you complete selected chemical engineering topics by distance learning.
The School and the University Careers Service will help you to find potential employers and guide you through the application process. We have strong links with over 100 companies, including:
- P&G
- MSD
- ExxonMobil
Study abroad
In your final year you complete an individual design project and substantial research project.
With the agreement of the Degree Programme Director, UK and EU students can carry out a research project at one of our partner universities in Europe or worldwide. Locations include Australia and Singapore.
Teaching and assessment
Industry-informed teaching
Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:
- problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
- lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
- industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees
- industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits
Teaching methods
We use case-study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance.
Teaching is through a combination of:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- computer practice sessions
- extensive practical laboratory work
- group work on case studies and design projects
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed by a range of methods depending on the modules you study, including:
- class tests
- laboratory reports
- multi-choice questions
- project reports
- oral presentations
- closed book examinations
- interviews
Find out more
Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module. More information about each module including specific assessment methods, credits and contact hours, can be found in the Course Details.
Visit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about the outstanding learning experience available to all students at Newcastle University
Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS)
Do you want to become a technical officer in the Royal Navy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering and Science Group when you graduate?
This degree is approved by the Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS).
DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interested in a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armed forces or the Ministry of Defence.
Find out more on our Armed Forces page.
Facilities and support
As a chemical engineering student at Newcastle, you will join our School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials.
Facilities
Facilities include:
- a state-of-the-art BioLab, providing access to a range of small scale unit operations and the latest equipment
- a recently upgraded pilot plant laboratory
- modern bench-top experimental equipment
- an interactive video teaching system
- high-specification fume cupboards for handling volatile chemicals
- two dedicated computing suites, running specialised industry-standard computer software
Take a virtual tour of our facilities.
Support
You'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout your degree – an academic member of staff who can help with academic and personal issues.
You'll also have access to a peer mentor in your first year – a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
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Course Details
Modules for 2017 entry
Please note
The module and/or programme information below is for 2017 entry. Modules may be amended on an annual basis to take account of changing staff expertise, developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Modules/programme information for 2018 entry will be published here as soon as it is available (end of May 2018).
Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- CME1020 Chemistry
- CME1021 Thermodynamics
- CME1023 Transfer Processes
- CME1025 Principles of Chemical Engineering
- CME1026 Computing and Numerical Methods
- CME1027 Data Analysis in Process Industries
- ENG1001 Engineering Mathematics 1
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- CME2022 Separation Processes 1
- CME2023 Transfer Processes 2
- CME2024 Reactor Engineering
- CME2027 Chemistry 2
- CME2028 Thermodynamics 2
- CME2029 Process Measurement, Dynamics and Control
- CME2030 Chemical Engineering Laboratory I
- CME2031 Safety, Risk and Engineering Practice
- ENG2011 Engineering Mathematics II
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- CME3028 Industrial Design Project
- CME3037 Separation Processes 2 (Industry)
- CME3041 Placement Log Book
- CME8110 Chemical Engineering Knowledge (Industry)
Work Placement (optional)
You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optional work placement between Stages 3 and 4. You can apply to spend your placement year with any organisation and will receive University support to do so. It will extend your degree by a year and is subject to availability. Find out more on about Work Placements.
If you choose this option, you take the following:
Stage 4
Compulsory modules
Entry Requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis.
If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
The entrance requirements below apply to 2018 entry.
Careers
Chemical Engineering careers
Chemical engineers play a crucial role in many aspects of our everyday life. They are employed across a wide range of sectors helping with the management of resources, the protection of the environment and the control of health and safety procedures, while developing and managing the processes that make the products we desire or depend on.
Our graduates are targeted by prestigious and high-profile organisations from sectors including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, oil and gas, water, environment, biotechnology and food and drink.
International opportunities are available for experienced graduates with an interest in working outside the UK. Past graduates have built and run plants in the Far East, operated water treatment processes in the Gulf and developed catalysts in Chicago.
Chemical Engineering is a degree that is well respected in industry and commerce. The wide scope of the training and skills you receive in your degree studies is highly valued by many different organisations and opens up opportunities in careers ranging from ground-breaking research and consultancy to business and management.
Our extensive network of industry contacts and strong partnership with the University's Careers Service enables us to equip our students with the necessary skills and experience to secure challenging and rewarding graduate employment.
Find out more about the career options for Chemical Engineering from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
For more information on careers in chemical engineering or industrial sponsorship, contact:
The Institution of Chemical Engineers
Telephone: 01788 578 214
Website: www.icheme.org
Royal Academy of Engineering
Telephone: 020 7222 2688
Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education
What our graduates go on to do: employment and further study choices
See what our recent graduates went on to do and view graduate destinations statistics. These statistics are based on what graduates were doing on a specific date, approximately six months after graduation. The most recent data available is for graduates who completed their course in 2014/15.
The destination data is available in varying levels, beginning with the University and moving through Faculty and School down to individual course reports. This final level may give you some useful ideas about possible options after your course or a course you are considering.
Careers and employability at Newcastle
Newcastle University consistently has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.
94% of our 2014/15 UK/EU graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating.
Of our graduates who entered employment 85% were in a professional or managerial position.
We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through an initiative called ncl+. This enables you to develop personal, employability and enterprise skills and to give you the edge in the employment market after you graduate.
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers.
Fees & Funding
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UCAS codes for Newcastle University
- institution name - NEWC
- institution code - N21
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