MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
This MEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering combines fundamental chemical engineering with chemistry and mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Engineering Design. The course is professionally accredited toward Chartered Chemical Engineer status and includes an optional placement year.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- 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 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 40%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 24%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
- 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Introduction to Transfer Processes
- Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Applied Physical Chemistry with Thermodynamics
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Separation Processes
- Reaction Engineering
- Process Simulation and Control
- Process Design
- Biotechnology and Bioprocess Design
- EPS Placement Year
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Advanced Process Control and Safety
- Process Economics and Sustainability
- Advances in Biomaterials Sciences
- Renewable Technologies
- Surfaces, Nanomaterials and Catalysis
- Advanced Reaction Engineering
- Advanced Separation Processes
- Chemical Engineering Major Design Project
- Advanced Bioprocessing
- Biochemical Engineering Major Design Project
- Aston Global Advantage
- Sustainable Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Design
- Research Project
- Food Manufacturing and Innovation
- Modern Biopharmaceuticals
- Advanced Bioenergy Technologies
- Pathways to Net Zero
- Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University do next?
90% 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 Aston University?
92% 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 Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer. 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at Aston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.