Chemical and Nuclear Engineering MEng, BEng

The first two years of our four chemical engineering degrees share the same set of modules, focusing on the fundamental science and engineering concepts associated with the subject. Not only does this give you a firm foundation for your studies, but it also means you can switch easily between our courses if you choose.

You’ll cover topics such as mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science and process modeling, as well as having plenty of opportunities to put that knowledge into practice in design and laboratory work.

Year 3 gives you the opportunity to build on this foundation. You’ll develop a more advanced knowledge of key chemical engineering topics such as reaction engineering and separation processes, alongside a specialised module in nuclear science and engineering, from the principles of fission and fusion to reactor decommissioning and the treatment of nuclear waste.

If you continue to Year 4 for the MEng qualification, you’ll take Masters-level modules informed by the research interests of staff in the School. You’ll develop skills in designing new chemical products and manufacturing challenges and study reaction engineering in greater depth.

At the same time, you’ll deepen your understanding of the context of nuclear engineering and the directions it may take in the future, including public acceptance of nuclear power, the context of climate change and energy policy and technical issues like process instrumentation and control. You’ll also focus on a nuclear topic in depth when you apply your learning to a substantial research project.



Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Technical Skills and Applications
• Introduction to Process Engineering
• Engineering Science 1
• Mathematical Techniques 1
• Materials Science and Engineering

Optional modules

• Introduction to Petroleum Engineering
• Foundation Mathematics
• Fundamentals of Process Chemistry
• Foundation Engineering Physics
• Topics in Nanotechnology
• Introduction to Management

Year 2

Compulsory modules

• Mathematical Techniques 2
• Safety, Health and Environment
• Process Systems and Applications
• Engineering Science 2
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Materials Synthesis and Characterisation

Year 3

Compulsory modules

• Design Project (BEng)
• Separation Processes
• Reaction Engineering
• Nuclear Operations
• Nuclear Fundamentals

Year 4

Compulsory modules

• Research Project (MEng)
• Chemical Products Design and Development
• Advanced Reaction Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering and the Nuclear Industry
• Nuclear Futures