Chemical Engineering
University of Hull
UCAS Code: H811 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
University of Hull
UCAS Code: H811 | Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Maths
Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Maths
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only acceptable if studied in addition to A level Maths at grade B
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About this course
Studying in Hull puts you at the heart of the chemical engineering industry, with big names like BP, Smith+Nephew and INEOS on our doorstep.
You’ll train to apply science to the processes used to change materials into useful products: food and drink, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, energy and fuel.
Boost your employability by training at CATCH, the £12m, internationally recognised training facility for the Centre for Assessment of Technical Competency Humber. You’ll experience life as a chemical engineer, using equipment and identifying hazards.
Like all our Engineering courses, Chemical Engineering shares a common first year, which means you can choose to switch to a different pathway in your second year. On our four-year Integrated Masters (MEng) option, you study a year at postgraduate level on top of your degree. By studying a Masters, you'll further extend the depth and breadth of your knowledge and earn an MEng qualification.
This fully meets the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status, which opens even more doors to future employment and research opportunities.
**Why study at Hull?**
- 1st in the UK: We’re rated first in the UK for Value Added in The Guardian’s University Rankings 2024, and second for Student Experience by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
- You’re entering Chartered territory: Our MEng degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), and fully meets the academic requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer.
- High-tech facilities at the heart of UK industry: Take advantage of our virtual control room, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis labs, located in the geographical home of 350+ engineering and process companies.
**Where could this take me?**
Industry giants sponsor our third-year design project – think Croda, Cristal and BP Acetyls – putting you on their recruitment radar.
You’ll be learning in Britain’s energy estuary, and graduates have taken up roles with Associated British Foods, Siemens, Croda and INEOS.
Thanks to our accreditations, you can also build your network and employability with free membership of IChemE and the Energy Institute.
And with an MEng degree, you’ll have the qualification you need to register as a Chartered Engineer, which opens up even more career opportunities and possibilities.
Modules
**Core modules include**
Mathematics for Engineers
Practical Skills for Engineers
Engineering Design Challenge
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Chemical Thermodynamics and Process Simulation
Process Control and Instrumentation for Chemical Engineers
Chemical Engineering Practice and Process Safety
Chemical Reactor Design
Technology Selection and Process Economics
Biochemical Engineering, Environment and Sustainability
Chemical Engineering Research Project
Advanced Process Engineering
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
Tuition fees
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The University of Hull
Faculty of Science and Engineering
What students say
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Top job areas of graduates
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.
What about your long term prospects?
Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Chemical, process and energy engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£23k
£32k
£39k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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