Chemical Engineering (Study Abroad) BEng Hons

Program Overview

Through lab-based sessions and a group design project, students develop problem-solving, design, and communication skills, preparing them for a rewarding career in diverse sectors including energy, oil and gas, and manufacturing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Enhance problem-solving, design, and analytical skills.
• Foster teamwork, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Gain real-world experience through placement opportunities.
• Cultivate a global perspective through a year of study at an overseas partner university.

Program Description:

• The program emphasizes practical, hands-on learning with lab-based sessions and project work.
• Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and high-quality equipment.
• The curriculum recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of chemical engineering and includes modules covering various aspects of the field.
• The program incorporates a strong focus on design, including a group design project in the final year that challenges students to solve real-world problems.
• Year 3:
Study Abroad at one of Lancaster University's international partner universities.
• Year 4:
Focuses on advanced chemical engineering topics with modules like "Advanced Process Transfers," "Catalytic and Bio-reaction Engineering," and "Chemical Engineering Design and Process Safety."
• Fundamentals of Engineering Science:
Introduces concepts associated with the fundamentals of engineering science relevant to chemical, mechanical, nuclear, and electrical/electronic systems.
• Numerical and Analytical Methods in Engineering:
Introduces key numerical and analytical concepts relevant to the engineering disciplines providing a foundation for all engineering programmes.

Year 2:

• Engineering Design Project:
Students work in groups and are responsible for the research, management, and technical content of the project.
• Fluid Mechanics and Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics:
Explores the behaviour of fluids in laminar and turbulent flow and in pipes, introduces students to the basics of fluid machinery, and develops understanding of the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics.
• Instrumentation and Control:
Designed to enhance students’ understanding of system dynamics and feedback at the block diagram level, by providing tools for the analysis of linear single degree freedom systems.
• Mass Transfer:
Considers mass and heat transfer and their importance in chemical engineering, describing the underlying principles and providing an understanding of the technological implications of mass and heat transfer.
• Particle Technology and Separation Processes:
Introduces advanced mass transfer, particulate technology and separation processes, and their importance, describing the underlying principles.

Year 4:

• Advanced Process Transfers:
Provides an advanced exploration of chemical engineering fundamentals and applies them to the concept of simultaneous momentum, heat, and mass transfer in the design process.
• Catalytic and Bio-reaction Engineering:
Develops students’ understanding of reactors and reaction engineering from the homogenous through catalytic and enzymatic to heterogenous and bio-reactions.
• Chemical Engineering Design and Process Safety:
Provides a sound framework of principles for calculating mass and energy balances for various operations and processes for design purposes, introducing students to hazard identification techniques and quantification as applicable to process plants.

Teaching:

• Faculty:
Delivered by world-class academics, shaped by their research output.
• Teaching Methods:
Practical hands-on courses, including lab-based sessions and project work.
• Unique Approaches:
Focus on real-world problem-solving, group design projects, and the opportunity to study abroad.

Careers:

• Chemical engineering is an innovative and interdisciplinary subject area, with high demand across diverse sectors.
• Graduates are sought after by employers in fields like energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, academia, and government.
• The program equips students with highly transferable skills making them desirable candidates for various industries.
• The program includes an optional placement year that provides valuable work experience.

Other:

• Students are eligible to participate in the Lancaster Award, which offers opportunities for work experience, employability development, and community engagement.
• The university's Engineering Building houses cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
• Lancaster University cannot accept responsibility for any financial aspects of the year or term abroad.
• The program may be subject to changes, and the university reserves the right to make amendments as necessary.