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This is your future

Chemical Engineering

Get ready to join a global community that helps brilliant thinkers turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation, experimentation and creative thinking.

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A message to our offer-holders

Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Chemical Engineering at The University of Manchester.

You are now on a journey towards a challenging yet rewarding career in chemical engineering. A journey that begins at the subject's own birthplace.

Along the way, you'll unlock numerous opportunities to engage with pioneering research and potential employers to shape your future and make a difference with your degree.

The birthplace of chemical engineering as an academic discipline.

Strong industry links with companies including Unilever, BP and Johnson Matthey.

Meet our Head of Department

Professor Lev Sarkisov welcomes you to Manchester

Careers and employability

Supporting your future

Roles for a chemical engineering graduate can vary, including product design, research and development, project management and manufacturing – and your job could take you anywhere in the world. Our fantastic Careers Service can help you choose your path.

  • Employability: 80% (15 months after the course, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)
  • Average salary: £29,500 (15 months after the course, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)

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My graduate journey - 1 year on

Katie's journey from ChemEng Soc president to working as a Global Process Development Engineer at Unilever.

My graduate journey - 10 years on

Rachael shares her experience over the last decade, from studying at Manchester to working at Tesco.

Read Rachael's blog: 10 Years since starting in CEAS – Rachael Meaney.

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My graduate journey - 20 years on

Chris graduated in 1999 and now works for the Health and Safety Executive.

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Blended learning

Our teaching is delivered using a blended approach, with ‘on demand’ content combined alongside real-time activity.

Online content such as videos, podcasts, presentations and quizzes will allow you to work at your own pace. Real-time face-to-face activities, such as small group tutorials, laboratory projects and master lectures allow you to apply your understanding and interact with your course mates and lecturers.

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Video: Blended learning in Chemical Engineering

Dr Tom Rodgers introduces some key terms, how it works, and what to expect from your blended learning experience.

Video: Watch a mini-lecture

Get a taster of what lectures will be like and watch Dr James Winterburn go through the fundamentals of process engineering.

 

Blog: Darius' blended learning experience

Read Darius’ blog post and discover how effective they have found blended learning to be on their Chemical Engineering degree.

Read the blog: from Darius about his blended learning experience

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Support on your course

Chemical Engineering at Manchester is an active community that welcomes students from all over the world.

You’ll make friends through our society activities and get support in your studies from students in later year groups through our peer-assisted student support scheme.

Learn more about support from the University

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Chemical Engineering society

Connect with Chemical Engineering students and alumni to make friends as well as start creating professional networks in industry.

Visit the society: of Chemical Engineering

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PASS Scheme

PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) provides pastoral and academic support to all first year Chemical Engineering students.

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Welcome to MECD

A new home for engineering in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.

The new Manchester Engineering Campus Development will be the single largest home for engineering in any UK university. Within the walls of this new campus, you will be able to enjoy innovative learning spaces and modern facilities that will enhance your university experience.

Find out more about MECD

COVID-19 and your course

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We know the last few months have been challenging and uncertain for us all.

Whatever happens next, you can rest assured that we'll adjust to any changes to public health guidelines while still providing a quality learning environment. 

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Parents and carers event

We will be hosting a dedicated session for parents/carers and supporters for courses within the School of Engineering in the Spring.

This session will enable parents/carers and supporters to find out more information and ask questions about your chosen course and the University.

Book your place: on our parents and carers event

Chemical Engineering - on demand

Explore our student and academic sessions from previous online events.

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Overview of your first semester

Dr Emily Cooksey provides an overview of the first semester of your Chemical Engineering degree.

 

Taster lecture series

Our taster lectures will be announced in the New Year. Want to request a certain topic?

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Find out more about life at Manchester directly from our students.

Chat with student ambassadors from Chemical Engineering. Ask any questions you have and get the answers only our students can give you.

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Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Tel: +44 (0)161 543 4015
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Courses within this subject area

Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.

Follow the relevant link for details about the course you have an offer for:

  • Chemical Engineering BEng
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  • Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment MEng
  • Chemical Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng
  • Chemical Engineering with Study in Europe MEng

Beyond your subject

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Your university experience is about more than your degree.

Find out where you could live, how we'll support you, what financial packages are available and how we'll help you develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate.

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Log on to UCAS Track to accept or keep track of your offer.

This is how we'll keep in contact with you about what stage your offer is at. It's also where you can accept your offer and make Manchester your first choice for your future.

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