MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centred on industrial processes and sustainable technology. Core topics include Systems Design, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The course spans four years and culminates in a major research project and comprehensive design project. The first year covers foundational principles through Reaction, Equilibria and Thermodynamics, Chemistry and Materials, Introduction to Transport Phenomena, and Process Design and Analysis. The second year focuses on operational mechanisms with Reactors, Catalysis and Thermodynamics, Sustainable Process Engineering, Mass, Heat and Momentum Transport, and Systems Design and Control. Third-year study introduces specialized engineering applications through Design Project, Advanced Reactors and Thermodynamics, Multiphase Systems, and Designing for Climate Change. The final year allows students to explore advanced technical areas and conduct independent investigations, featuring modules such as Advanced Transport Processes, Research Project, Biopharmaceutical Bioprocessing, and Industry 4.0 and Big Data.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA /AAAA to include A level Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.. IB: 7,6,6 at HL, to include Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics HL grade 6 with a minimum of 32 points overall. We will consider Standard Level Maths grade 7.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for MEng Chemical Engineering (H810) at the University of Birmingham for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 21%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 24%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as aChartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Reaction, Equilibria and Thermodynamics
- Chemistry and Materials
- Introduction to Transport Phenomena
- Discover: Labs and Data Analysis
- Modelling Concepts and Tools (MCT)
- Process Design and Analysis
- Reactors, Catalysis and Thermodynamics
- Sustainable Process Engineering
- Mass, Heat and Momentum Transport
- Process Integration and Unit Operations
- Product Design Exercise
- Systems Design and Control
- Design Project
- Advanced Reactors and Thermodynamics
- Multiphase Systems
- Designing for Climate Change
- Efficient Use of Energy
- Energy Economics
- Engineering of Food
- Introduction to Healthcare Technologies
- Low Carbon Chemical and Energy Processes
- Processing for Formulation
- Plant Optimisation
- Advanced Transport Processes
- Research Project
- Advanced Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products and Medical Devices
- Biopharmaceutical Bioprocessing
- Custom Manufacturing
- Energy Data Analytics and Modelling
- Energy Systems Design and Policy
- Formulation for Net Zero
- Industrial Biotechnology for Sustainability
- Industry 4.0 and Big Data
- Introduction to Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
- Nanoengineering for Sensors
- Strategy Development and Delivery
- Sustainable Food Structures for Performance
- Thermal Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £55,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham do next?
75% 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 Birmingham?
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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as aChartered Engineer.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Birmingham?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.