MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Engineering Design, Research Methods, and Project Management. Accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) supports progression towards Chartered Chemical Engineer status. A supervised work placement of up to 48 weeks is available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
AAB-BBB at A Level including Maths and either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 136-120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including A Levels in Maths and either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Supervised Work Experience
- Advanced Process Development
- Surfaces, Polymers and Theoretical Chemistry
- Computer Aided Product and Process Design
- Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Research Project
- The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds
- States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Chemical Engineering Design 1
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
- Chemical Engineering Labs and Sustainability
- Mathematics
- Physical Chemistry: Principles of Chemical Change
- Transport Processes and Unit Operations
- Chemical Engineering Design 2
- Chemical and Biochemical Reaction Engineering
- Multiphase Systems
- Methods and Strategies in Organic Synthesis
- Applied Data Science
- Design Project 1
- Design Project 2
- Safety Engineering and Process Control
- Advanced Mass Transfer & Reaction Engineering
- Sustainable Industrial Systems
- Advanced Analytics
- Project Quality and Production Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield do next?
80% 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 Huddersfield?
74% 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 Huddersfield?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
Does MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Huddersfield?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.