Chemical Engineering (with a placement year)
University of Bradford
UCAS Code: H8C0 | Master of Engineering - MEng
University of Bradford
UCAS Code: H8C0 | Master of Engineering - MEng
Entry requirements
A level
112 UCAS points to include Maths at grade C and an additional Science subject
112 UCAS tariff points to include 12 Level 3 Maths credits at Merit. Applicants should be studying an Access to HE in Science or Engineering.
112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 and an additional Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.
112 UCAS tariff points to include five Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Maths at grade H1 and an additional Science subject plus Ordinary Level English at grade O4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable subjects: Any Engineering: BTEC Extended Diploma (2010): To include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians module (Unit 28) at Merit. BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016): To include Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at Merit.
112 UCAS tariff points to include Advanced Higher grade D in Maths and an additional Advanced Higher Science subject plus SQA Credit standard grade / Intermediate 2 at grade 3 in English or SQA National 5 grade C in English.
T Level
Overall Merit from the following T Level routes: • Science • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
UCAS Tariff
112 UCAS tariff points to include GCE Advanced Level Mathematics at Grade C and an additional Science subject, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.
About this course
The MEng in Chemical Engineering (with placement year) is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production.
You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment.
Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:
- Fluid mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Mass and heat transfer
- Chemical reactions
- Process control
- Safety, health and environment
You’ll also gain practical experience with analytical tools, and the competencies required to apply this knowledge in industry.
A placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.
The first three academic years of the MEng programme share the same curriculum as the BEng. The final fourth academic year provides additional focused study, and enables you to emerge with a Master's degree.
Chemical Engineering at Bradford has extensive links to industry. Our lecturers are actively working on research projects with industry, with recent research projects linked to leading pharmaceutical, oil, gas, petrochemical and advanced material engineering companies.
**Professional Accreditation**
This course is accredited by the IChemE.
The accreditation will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
**Placement**
This Chemical Engineering programme offers you the opportunity to take up a placement year working in industry in your third year.
The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional chemical engineer.
Our students have undertaken placements with organisations such as:
- EDF Energy
- Novartis
- Thames Water
- AMEC
- BASF
- Sellafield
- Tracerco
After completing your placement you’ll return to complete the final year of the programme, and apply all you’ve learnt to your final project. Many students continue their relationship with their placement employers, working for them part-time or returning to work in graduate positions after finishing their studies.
**Rankings**
Our MEng Chemical Engineering (with Placement) received 100% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021.
Chemical Engineering at the University of Bradford is ranked 5th in the UK in the Guardian University League Table 2021.
Modules
Year 1:
Design, Build and Test (core)
Mathematical Methods and Applications (core)
Electronics and Mechanics (core)
Engineering Materials (core)
Thermofluids (core)
Computer Aided Engineering (core)
Year 2
Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (core)
Mass Transfer Operations (core)
Reaction Engineering (core)
Chemistry for Engineers (core)
Transport Processes (core)
Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics (core)
Year 3
Chemical Engineering Design Project (core)
Control Engineering (core)
Process Design (core)
Reliability & Safety Engineering (core)
Sustainable Energy (optional)
Project Management and Six Sigma (optional)
Petroleum Engineering (optional)
Final year
Advanced MEng Research Project (core)
Desalination Technology (core)
Transport Phenomena (core)
Upstream Production & Refinery Operations (core)
Food & Pharmaceutical Processes Engineering (optional)
Polymer and Materials Engineering (optional)
Water and Waste Water Treatment (optional)
Risk Assessment & Management (optional)
Supply Chain Management and Production (optional)
Assessment methods
Most modules use a mixture of formal lectures, practical lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Some modules involve supervised group work, usually with an assigned academic staff member for each group. All modules require students to undertake independent study, supported through distance learning technologies such as our Virtual Learning Environment. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide further direction for students to undertake this work, and regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the courses provide opportunities for further guidance for learners. Assessments for modules mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab tests and written exams, with all forms being well represented throughout all years of the course across all modules.
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University of Bradford
School of Engineering
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Want to make good money from the word go? This is the degree for you! The UK has had a shortage of chemical engineers for a while now so starting salaries are very good. In fact, across the UK, only doctors and dentists bettered the average starting salary for chemical engineering graduates, with an average starting salary of around £28,000. Key sectors for chemical engineers last year included the petrochemicals, food, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, materials and consultancy industries. Their skills set also means that the finance industry likes graduates from these degrees, so there are options if you don't fancy engineering as a career. Most graduates take a longer course that leads to an MEng — which is what you need to take if you want to be a Chartered Engineer. Chemical engineers are also more likely than other engineers to take doctorates and go into research roles, so if you want to take an engineering subject but fancy a research job, this might be a good subject to take.
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