Chemical Engineering (Extended), BEng Hons

Program Overview

The Chemical Engineering (Extended) BEng Hons program at the University of Greenwich is a four-year degree designed for students seeking a career in chemical engineering. The program provides a solid foundation in engineering science and covers areas such as particle technology, pharmaceutical development, and bioengineering. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, the course prepares graduates for roles in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries. The extended degree offers an extra year of study to equip students for the demands of degree-level study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This extended degree in chemical engineering provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career as a professional engineer. It covers growth areas in the discipline, including engineering science, particle technology, pharmaceutical development, and bioengineering. The program includes an extra year to prepare students for degree-level study, requiring lower entry points than the standard BEng. Popular career choices for graduates include roles in the chemical and process engineering, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.

Outline:

Full-time:

• Year 0:
• Engineering Project Design and Implementation (60 credits)
• Professional and Personal Development (30 credits)
• Introduction to Engineering Mathematics (30 credits)
• Year 1:
• Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (15 credits)
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Reactor Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (15 credits)
• Process Design for Sustainability (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Process Measurement & Control (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Chemical Plant Design & Material Handling (15 credits)
• Individual Design Project (30 credits)
• Process Safety (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (choose 15 credits):
• Engineering of Consumer Products (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Energy Transition (15 credits)
• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Industrial Powder Processing Technologies (15 credits)
• Quality Engineering (15 credits)

Part-time:

• Year 0:
• Professional and Personal Development (30 credits)
• Introduction to Engineering Mathematics (30 credits)
• Year 1:
• Engineering Project Design and Implementation (60 credits)
• Year 2:
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 3:
• Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Year 4:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Process Measurement & Control (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
• Year 5:
• Reactor Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (15 credits)
• Process Design for Sustainability (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Year 6:
• Chemical Plant Design & Material Handling (15 credits)
• Process Safety (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (choose 15 credits):
• Engineering of Consumer Products (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Energy Transition (15 credits)
• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Industrial Powder Processing Technologies (15 credits)
• Quality Engineering (15 credits)
• Year 7:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Individual Design Project (30 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)

Sandwich:

• Year 0:
• Engineering Project Design and Implementation (60 credits)
• Professional and Personal Development (30 credits)
• Introduction to Engineering Mathematics (30 credits)
• Year 1:
• Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemistry for Chemical Engineers (15 credits)
• Design and Materials (30 credits)
• Engineering Principles (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 1 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (30 credits)
• Year 2:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Reactor Engineering (15 credits)
• Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics (15 credits)
• Process Design for Sustainability (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 1 (15 credits)
• Process Measurement & Control (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Skills 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (15 credits)
• Year 3:
• Work Placement Module (For students taking Sandwich Year option)
• Year 4:
• Fluids, Heat & Mass Transfer Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Chemical Plant Design & Material Handling (15 credits)
• Individual Design Project (30 credits)
• Process Safety (15 credits)
• Separation Processes 2 (15 credits)
• Engineering Professional Practice (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (choose 15 credits):
• Engineering of Consumer Products (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Energy Transition (15 credits)
• Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Industrial Powder Processing Technologies (15 credits)
• Quality Engineering (15 credits)

Assessment:

The assessment methods vary depending on the module chosen. The text mentions that each course has formal assessments that count towards the final grade. Some courses may also include practice assignments that help students monitor progress but do not count towards the final grade.

Teaching:

• The course is taught at the Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.
• The teaching approach is hands-on, central to the educational experience at the Faculty of Engineering and Science.
• The course team includes senior academics, professional practitioners with industry experience, lab technicians, and external experts who provide guest lectures on some modules.
• PhD researchers also offer lab support.
• Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
• Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on the courses and tutorials.
• Common first-year modules across Engineering courses result in large lecture groups of 100+ students.
• Practical class sizes typically vary from 5 to 30 students depending on the module.
• Tutorials operate in the same way as practical sessions with class sizes varying according to the nature of the module being studied.

Careers:

• The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to work as a professional engineer.
• Career options include roles in chemical and process engineering, pharmaceutical industries, and food and beverage (one of the largest employment sectors in the UK).
• Graduates can also pursue postgraduate study.
• Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS, and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services, and manufacturing.
• Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals, and IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai, and Poland.
• Students can undertake a summer placement for between 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months, which is acknowledged by the award of a Certificate of Industrial Experience.
• Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.
• The Faculty expectation is that students are treated like other employees of the company or organisation during placements.
• Students on sandwich placements are required to pay a reduced fee to the University for their placement year.
• The University has a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes, including an Employer Partnerships Manager developing relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
• The team also focuses on helping students develop their knowledge of job markets, production of effective CVs, cover letters, and application forms, understanding HR selection processes, preparing final year students for graduate job applications, and applying for placements.

Other:

• This course has been designed in consultation with the IChemE and leading companies.
• Chemical engineering is all about converting raw materials into useful products you use every day in a safe and cost-effective way.
• Engineering students are also provided safety boots and protective headwear in addition to lab coats and non-prescription safety glasses.
£90+) if they choose to purchase them.
• The cost of field trips is activity dependant.
Some are free, while others may require a contribution.
• The standard professional memberships attached to accredited courses are covered by your tuition fees.
You are welcome to take up additional professional memberships at your own cost.
• Course texts and other study resources are available from the Drill Hall Library.
You may wish to purchase your own copies. You also receive an allowance for printing costs, which you can top up if required.

Home

£9,250

International

£17,000