MEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Chemical Engineering MEng, a chemical engineering degree centred on industrial chemical processes and sustainable energy systems. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year degree covers process design, thermodynamics, reactor engineering, and culminates in a major research project in the final year. The first year covers the foundations through Chemical Engineering Principles, Fundamental Science and Skills, Engineering with Living Systems, and Thermo and Fluid Dynamics. The second year focuses on operational stability and experimentation with modules such as Process Control, Reaction Engineering 1, Data Driven Engineering, and Process and Product Design. The third year advances into industrial practice and environmental impact through Systems for Sustainability, Process Design Project, Reaction Engineering 2, and Transport Phenomena. In the final year, students undertake compulsory modules including Research project alongside Advanced Process Systems Engineering and AI and ML for Chemical Engineering, while selecting from optional subjects such as Continuous Manufacturing Technology: PAT and Process Optimisation, Bioresources and Bioprocessing, Life Cycle Thinking and Assessment, Science of Formulated Products, Low Carbon Energy Science and Technology, Particle Design and Processing, Biopharmaceutical Engineering, Synthetic Biology, Petroleum Engineering, Nanomaterials Process Design, Nuclear Reactor Engineering, and Energy Systems and Management.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science, and A in a science-based extended essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for MEng Chemical Engineering (H800) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemical Engineering Principles
- Fundamental Science and Skills
- Engineering with Living Systems
- Thermo and Fluid Dynamics
- Mathematics (Chemical)
- Process Control
- Reaction Engineering 1
- Data Driven Engineering
- Process and Product Design
- Maths, Design & Digital Skills
- Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
- Systems for Sustainability
- Process Design Project
- Reaction Engineering 2
- Transport Phenomena
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Core modules: Research project
- Continuous Manufacturing Technology: PAT and Process Optimisation
- Bioresources and Bioprocessing
- Life Cycle Thinking and Assessment
- Science of Formulated Products
- Low Carbon Energy Science and Technology
- Particle Design and Processing
- Biopharmaceutical Engineering
- Synthetic Biology
- Petroleum Engineering
- Nanomaterials Process Design
- Nuclear Reactor Engineering
- Energy Systems and Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 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 £500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
93% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Is MEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 University of Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.