Chemical Engineering : BEng Hons : H800

Lancaster University

Bachelor's degree

In Lancaster

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Chemical Engineers pioneer materials and technologies of the future; they design and develop the processes behind today’s most useful products. In studying this programme, you will further develop your knowledge in chemistry and engineering, and develop the skills for a rewarding career.

Chemical Engineers do not work in isolation and modern engineering is just as much about effective teamwork and communication, as it is the underlying science. As a result, our accredited Chemical Engineering programme recognises the broad field of the subject by starting with a general first year, which is shared among all engineering subjects at Lancaster.

You will explore core themes of design, materials, thermodynamics and heat transfer, along with appropriate mathematical study in the first year. Alongside these, you will develop your design, problem-solving, management and leadership skills.

Following the first year, where you will have developed a solid foundation of engineering knowledge and begun to explore a variety of different areas of the discipline, you will have the opportunity to consider and plan your academic progression. At this stage, you may choose to begin your Chemical Engineering study, or move onto any of our other specialist programmes.

In the second year, you will begin to encounter specialist modules in chemical engineering, and you will continue to develop your core skills as an engineer. This year, you will also be encouraged to engage with and solve increasingly open-ended, real-world problems. Alongside the technical modules, you will develop your creativity, entrepreneurial and analytical skills, improving your employability.

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Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

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About this course

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of chemical engineering, our graduates can gain access to a vast range of exciting industries, including Energy, Oil and Gas, Water, Manufacturing and Process industries. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake postgraduate level study at Lancaster and pursue a career in research or teaching.

Our Careers Service offers a wide range of support and advice, and we host a Science and Technology Careers Fair every year, allowing you to make valuable business connections.

We actively encourage students to take time out of their degree to complete periods of time in industry, typically 12 to 15 months’ paid employment. These industrial opportunities can be arranged in conjunction with the University, direct with companies or through the Engineering Development Trust’s Year in Industry scheme. Our strong industry links, from large corporations to small local companies, mean that we will be able to assist you to find a suitable and rewarding placement in a sector that interests you for your future career. We strive to empower all our graduates with the skills, confidence and experience they need to achieve a successful career.

A Level AAB

Required Subjects A level Mathematics and Chemistry

GCSE Minimum of five GCSEs at grade B or 6 to include Mathematics, and GCSE English Language at grade C or 4

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

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Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Mathematics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Materials
  • Design
  • Electrical

Course programme

Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.

Year 1

Core

    • Design, Innovation and 3-D Thinking
    • Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals
    • Engineering Mathematics I
    • Engineering Mathematics II
    • Engineering Mathematics III
    • Engineering Mathematics IV
    • Fundamentals of Chemistry for Engineers
    • Fundamentals of Digital Electronics
    • Fundamentals of Electronic Instrumentation
    • Heat Transfer
    • Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics
    • Manufacturing Fundamentals
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Process Engineering Fundamentals
    • Programming Fundamentals
Year 2

Core

    • Business Development Project
    • Chemical Engineering Laboratory Projects I
    • Engineering Analysis
    • Engineering design project
    • Fluid mechanics and Chemical engineering thermodynamics
    • Instrumentation and Control
    • Mass transfer
    • Particle Technology and Separation Processes
    • Reactors and Equipment
Year 3

Core

    • Advanced Process Transfers
    • Catalytic and bio-reaction engineering
    • Chemical Engineering Design and Process Safety
    • Chemical Process Design Project
    • Computer Applications in Process Engineering
    • Energy Conversion
    • Engineering Management

Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.

Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.

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