Chemical Engineering

Leeds University Business School

Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Chemical engineering is all about changing raw materials by altering the chemical, biochemical or physical state of a substance to create everything from face creams to fuels, metals to paper, plastics to synthetic fibres and drugs. This course will expose you to the fundamental science and mathematics underpinning process engineering concepts, alongside specialised modules to equip you for a career in the chemical and related process industries.
You’ll gain an understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, materials science and mass and energy balances, alongside specialist knowledge of separation processes, reaction engineering and process control. You’ll also undertake project work at every stage of the programme, allowing you to apply your knowledge to design and lab work and gain the range of skills you’ll need in your professional career.
Taught by academics who are leaders in their fields, you’ll benefit from our cutting-edge research and extensive links with industry.
You can choose to take either the four-year Integrated Masters (MEng, BEng) or the three-year Bachelor’s (BEng) degree on this course.
Find out more about the MEng, BEng and BEng
Specialist facilities
You’ll be taught by experts with internationally recognised research profiles in world-class facilities. Our labs are equipped with the latest technology for environmental monitoring and pollution control, advanced energy systems such as fuel cells, scanning electron microscopes, X-ray diffractometers, chemical processing unit operations and petroleum reservoir and rock deformation facilities.
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council..
Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: A*AA including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.
Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.
Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking..
Extended Project Qualification - Whilst we recognise the value, effort and enthusiasm applicants make in the Extended Project, we do not currently include this as part of our offer making Pre-U
International Baccalaureate
Irish Highers (Leaving Certificate)
Scottish Highers / Advanced...

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Subjects

  • Ethics
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Materials
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Industry
  • Engineering
  • Process Control
  • Process Engineering
  • Petroleum
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Fluid Mechanics

Course programme

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.

In year 3, you’ll build on this knowledge and study more specialised modules, covering a wide range of chemical engineering topics such as separation processes, reaction engineering, particle process engineering, process control and a major design project.

If you continue into Year 4 for the MEng qualification, you’ll carry out an individual research project that investigates an industry-related topic in depth. Masters-level modules informed by research interests across the School will allow you to develop sophisticated knowledge of topics such as product design and development, modelling and simulation, advances in chemical engineering and advanced reaction engineering.

Projects

Every year of the course gives you hands-on experience of project work. This gives you the opportunity to explore your subject further as well as developing valuable skills in problem solving, communication and teamwork.

Find out more about our Projects

Engineering ethics

You’ll study engineering ethics as part of your course, with lectures and/or seminars in each year of your study. Visit our engineering ethics webpage to find out more.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Technical Skills and Applications 20 credits
  • Introduction to Process Engineering 30 credits
  • Engineering Science 1 30 credits
  • Mathematical Techniques 1 10 credits
  • Materials Science and Engineering 20 credits
Optional modules
  • Introduction to Petroleum Engineering 10 credits
  • Foundation Mathematics 10 credits
  • Fundamentals of Process Chemistry 10 credits
  • Foundation Engineering Physics 10 credits
  • Topics in Nanotechnology 10 credits
  • Introduction to Management 10 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Mathematical Techniques 2 20 credits
  • Safety, Health and Environment 20 credits
  • Process Systems and Applications 20 credits
  • Engineering Science 2 30 credits
  • Chemical Thermodynamics 10 credits
  • Materials Synthesis and Characterisation 20 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Design Project (BEng) 40 credits
  • Process Engineering Operations 20 credits
  • Separation Processes 20 credits
  • Reaction Engineering 20 credits
  • Process Optimisation and Control 20 credits

Year 4

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