MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students study the fundamentals of engineering disciplines before specialising in the third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBB. IB: 34 points with 6, 6, 6 at HL including Mathematics and Physics. In addition for entry to Chemical or Petroleum Engineering Chemistry is required. SL English is also required. SQA Highers: Applicants that present with ABBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM. Note: BTEC in Applied Sciences is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any of our Engineering degrees. Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering A Level Chemistry is required. GCSE English at Grade C/4 is also required. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with four at H2 and one at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Principles of Electronics
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Process Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Organic & Biological Chemistry
- Design and Computing in Engineering Practice
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Separation Processes 1
- Chemical Engineering Design
- Process Modelling
- Separation Processes 2
- Air and Water Pollution Control
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- The Engineer in Society
- Mathematical Optimisation
- MEng Group Design
- Process Plant Equipment and Operations (EG55P7)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.