Chemical Engineering

Program Overview

Queen Mary University of London's Chemical Engineering program equips students with cutting-edge skills and knowledge to tackle real-world challenges in energy, resources, and sustainability. The flexible program offers a foundation year, core curriculum, elective modules, and optional industrial experience or a year abroad. Graduates are highly sought after in industries such as power generation, environmental protection, and pharmaceuticals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• **Be at the forefront of scientific and technological developments and make a positive impact on the world.

• The program focuses on tackling real-world problems and solving future challenges in energy, resources, and sustainability.
• Students will gain in-depth knowledge and cutting-edge skills in chemical engineering through research-driven learning and industry case studies.

Outline:

• Year 0: Foundation year (optional) for students who need to improve their qualifications before entering the program.
• Years 1-3: Core curriculum covering fundamental principles of chemical engineering, including fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, process design, reaction engineering, and separation processes.
• Year 4 (optional): MEng students complete an individual research project and advanced modules.
• Elective Modules: Students can choose from a range of specialized modules in areas like renewable fuels, electrochemical energy storage, and systems engineering.
• Structure: Flexible program offered in three, four, or five years, including options for industrial experience and a year abroad.

Assessment:

• Combination of coursework, written reports, projects, presentations, group work, and exams.
• Assessment typically includes a final exam and continuous assessment throughout the semester.

Teaching:

• Teaching and learning methods: Lectures, laboratory practicals, seminars, group projects, and problem-based learning.
• Faculty and Staff: Experienced and industry-connected professors, researchers, and laboratory technicians.

Careers:

• Job opportunities: Power generation, environmental protection, alternative energy, materials science, pharmaceuticals, and process industries.
• Employers: Dow Chemical Company, Genesis Pharmaceuticals, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, Transport for London, and Williams Formula One.

Other:

• Professional recognition: BEng accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
• Resources and facilities: Biofluids, combustion, materials science, thermal analysis, and two-phase flow and heat transfer labs.
• International opportunities: Year abroad option and links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia.
• Financial support: Loans, grants, scholarships, and bursaries available.
• Information about the required textbooks and learning materials.
• Specific entry requirements for different countries and qualifications.