MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemical Engineering, an engineering degree focused on the conversion of raw materials into functional products across industrial scales. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. The MEng programme features a fourth year dedicated to advanced study and a comprehensive investigative project. The first year builds fundamental knowledge through compulsory modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Materials, and Fundamentals of Electronics. The second year introduces core chemical engineering concepts through modules including Introduction to Fluid Dynamics, Modelling of Engineering Systems, Principles of Chemical Engineering, and Reaction and Reactor Engineering 1. The third year advances technical capabilities with compulsory study in Fluid Dynamics and CFD, Chemical Engineering Design: 1 - Research, Energy Storage, and Separation Processes and Particle Technology 1.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB. Required subjects: GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. *Accepted GCE A-Level/AS science subjects include: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. IB: 34/665-32/655.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Introduction to Fluid Dynamics
- Modelling of Engineering Systems
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Challenge Project
- Reaction and Reactor Engineering 1
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Fluid Dynamics and CFD
- Chemical Engineering Design: 1 - Research
- Chemical Engineering Design: 2 - Development
- Reaction and Reactor Engineering 2
- Energy Storage
- Separation Processes and Particle Technology 1
- Separation Processes and Particle Technology 2
- Transport Phenomena
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Exeter 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 Exeter?
73% 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 Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Exeter?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.