Chemical Engineering (MEng) H804

Introducing MEng Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers transform raw materials into the materials and products we rely on.

They develop, design and produce many of the products and materials that underpin or enhance our everyday lives; from the water we drink and the gas that powers our homes to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, silicon chips and even synthetic skin.

Chemical engineers are innovators who can be found at the leading edge of new and emerging technologies such as:

• nanotechnology
• carbon capture
• renewable energy

They are also adept at balancing economic considerations with safety and environmental requirements.

The wide-ranging nature of chemical engineering is reflected in the breadth of courses we offer as part of this programme.

If you are interested in mathematics and chemistry and want to solve real problems, that affect all of our lives, then chemical engineering could be for you.

Why Edinburgh?

We keep improving our curriculum and consult with:

• our industrial partners
• accreditation bodies
• students

In this way, we make sure that our degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to develop a successful career in engineering.

Edinburgh has a particularly active community and network of companies in fields related to chemical engineering, which are deliberately located here, close to the talent of our graduates.

How will I learn?

The exciting nature of engineering means you will have a diverse learning experience throughout your degree.

Teaching can be through a mixture of:

• lectures
• tutorials
• laboratory sessions
• projects
• group work

In your final years, you will dedicate more time to private study therefore you will need to be well-motivated and organised.

You will also receive individual supervision with projects.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through coursework and examinations.

For detailed information you should review the Programme Structure - Degree Programme Table to see compulsory and option courses.

Refer to individual course details to see the types of assessment included.

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

A chemical engineering degree opens the door to a fulfilling and varied career.

Many of our students gain valuable experience by spending six months in industry, in the UK or abroad, as part of their programme.

Further study destinations include UK universities (Cambridge, Edinburgh, among others) and overseas universities in:

• USA
• Canada
• Germany
• Hong Kong

Where do our graduates find employment?

As a graduate of this programme, you will have many exciting opportunities for employment in technical and management roles.

Most of our graduates go into industry to use their chemical engineering knowledge directly. Some do go into finance, management and on to further study here and abroad.

Our graduates have successfully entered challenging and rewarding careers with a wide range of companies.

Some of the notable employers for recent graduates include:

• Agrivert
• Air Liquide
• Apollo
• Axion Polymers
• British Sugar
• Budweiser
• Caminos de Agua
• Cotopaxi
• C.N. Chemicals
• Deloitte
• Dow
• DXC Technology
• Dyson
• ENGIE
• Equinor
• Exxonmobil
• G&J Distillers
• Hoare Lea
• Jacobs
• Kraft Heinz
• Lush
• NHS Scotland
• Novartis
• PB Devco
• Procter and Gamble
• PSE Oil and gas
• Ross-shire Engineering
• Syngenta
• Trellegorg Sealing Solutions
• Twenty-four Asset Management
• Xodus

Careers Service

We support you to recognise the wealth of possibilities ahead, while at University and after graduation.

Our award-winning Careers Service plays an essential part in your wider student experience and provides:

• tailored advice
• individual guidance and personal assistance
• internships and networking opportunities (with employers from local organisations to top multinationals)
• access to the experience of our worldwide alumni network

We invest in your future beyond the end of your degree and studying at the University of Edinburgh will lay the foundations for your future success.

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