- UCAS course code
- H801
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Master of Engineering (MEng)
MEng Chemical Engineering
A chemical engineering master's degree from Manchester opens up a world of opportunity.
- Typical A-level offer: AAA including specific subjects
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB including specific subjects
- Refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB including specific subjects
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 36 points overall with 6,6,6 at HL, including specific requirements
Overview
Course overview
- Study at the birthplace of chemical engineering: Manchester.
- Master the basics and hone your skills at the university ranked 4th for chemical engineering in the UK, and 7th in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- We're the most targeted university by the UK's leading graduate employers ( High Fliers Research 2023 ).
- All our courses are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
- Get hands-on in one of the largest purpose-built pilot-scale laboratories in Europe.
- Become among the highest-paid graduates in the engineering field.
- Learn in our brand-new, purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research, and shape the world forever. Explore Our Home for Engineering and Materials .
A study experience that makes a difference
We place social responsibility at the heart of your learning which means you can take advantage of unique ways to make a difference while studying with us, through your course or through extra-curricular activities.
- Complete our Ethical Grand Challenges to learn how you can create a better world and become more socially responsible.
- Work with an external organisation to tackle real-world sustainability problems through our University Living Lab.
- Discover subjects that broaden your horizon with our interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
Every course at Manchester contributes towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, so no matter what you're studying you'll be playing an active role in the protection of people and planet.
You will explore the following goals in your course:
- Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
- Goal 13: Climate action
Open days
The University holds undergraduate open days regularly, giving you the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the support we offer, and our facilities. Attending an open day is a great way to find out what studying at Manchester is all about. Find out about our upcoming open days .
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
- Contact name
- Dr Emily Cooksey
- Telephone
- +44 161 275 8200
- ug-chemeng@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.ce.manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty overview
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The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding. Through dynamic research and teaching we develop engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way. Science-based engineering is at the heart of what we do, and through collaboration we support the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Find out more about Science and Engineering at Manchester .
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Entry requirements
A-level
AAA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Contextual offer
AAB including A in Mathematics and B or above in Chemistry or Physics.
Find out more about contextual admissions .
Refugee/care-experienced offer
Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.
Duration of A-level study
Your application will be considered against the standard selection process of your chosen course if you either:
a) sat your examinations early;
Or
b) followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels where the examinations were taken over two years.
If you are studying an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for that subject.
AS-level
AS-level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Unit grade information
The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.
GCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
International Baccalaureate
36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.
We accept Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches only.
Other international entry requirements
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. Visit the Department website for more information.
For general requirements not listed above, including English language see our accepted entry qualifications from your country
Scottish requirements
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and at least one from Chemistry or Physics.
Or
Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Mathematics and grade A in either Chemistry or Physics and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
Welsh Baccalaureate
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and consider this alongside two A-levels or equivalent.
We require grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus A-level Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics at grade A.
European Baccalaureate
Typically we require 83% overall with 8.5 in three written subjects, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.
AQA Baccalaureate
The University recognises the benefits of the AQA Baccalaureate and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.
In making offers, the University will focus on the three A-levels taken within the AQA Baccalaureate.
The A-level requirements are AAA, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.
The units of broader study, enrichment activities and the Extended Project are considered to be valuable elements of the AQA Baccalaureate and we would therefore strongly encourage students to draw upon these experiences within their personal statement.
Foundation year
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme.
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester International Foundation Programme in are required to achieve grades AAA, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics and grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Programme are required to achieve AAA, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics and grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the Admissions Team to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
Pearson BTEC qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grade M plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.
Legacy BTEC qualifications
The University of Manchester welcomes applications from students who have achieved legacy BTEC qualifications (pre-2016) such as the BTEC Extended Diploma, BTEC Diploma and BTEC Subsidiary Diploma when taken with suitable A-levels.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Admissions Team.
OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Diploma in Engineering. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma in Engineering. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate (CTEC)
We consider the Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering. We require grade D plus A-level plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.
Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate (CTEC)
We do not consider the Technical Certificate for entry to this course.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Admissions Team.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.
Access to HE Diplomas will normally only be considered in conjunction with A-levels. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information before applying.
Cambridge Pre-U
D3, D3, D3 in principal subjects including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.
We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken. This must include Mathematics at D3 or A-level grade A.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
T Level
We do not accept T Levels as entry onto this course. The University does accept specific T Level qualifications on a number of courses please review to our T Level information page for a full list.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.
Core Maths
The University welcomes and recognises the value of Level 3 core mathematics qualifications (e.g. AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies).
Core Mathematics is not a compulsory element of post-16 study and as a result we will not normally include it in the conditions of any offer made to the student. However, if a student chooses to undertake a core mathematics qualification this may be taken into account when we consider their application, particularly for certain non-science courses with a distinct mathematical or statistical element.
We advise students to contact the academic Department, who will clarify whether their specific portfolio of qualifications is acceptable for entry on to their chosen course.
Core Mathematics will not be accepted in lieu of an A-level.
Home-schooled applicants
If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the specified academic entry requirements of the course.
We will also require a reference from somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. Please refer to UCAS for further information: UCAS reference guidelines.
If you are a home-schooled student and would like further information or advice please contact the Admissions Team for the academic department for your chosen course.
Non-standard educational routes
Mature applicants who are returning to studies after a break from formal education will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of the qualifications you hold please contact the Admissions Team directly.
English language
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade 4/C
- IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 90 with no sub-test below 22
- Pearson PTE 70 overall with no sub-test below 70
- An acceptable equivalent qualification
Please note that if you hold English as a Second Language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalents or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above.
English language test validity
Some English language test results are only valid for two years. Your English language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students commencing their studies in September 2025 will be £9,535 per annum (subject to Parliamentary approval). Tuition fees for international students will be £36,000 per annum. For general information please see the undergraduate finance pages.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
At The University of Manchester we're committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages .
Application and selection
How to apply
Advice to applicants
Factors contributing to a successful application include:
- past academic performance;
- predicted academic performance;
- enthusiasm for, and realistic grasp of, chosen degree programme;
- evidence of interpersonal skills and non-academic interests/achievements.
Further guidance on how to apply can be found on our How to Apply webpage .
Where you have mitigating circumstances these should be reported to your education provider and relevant exam board. We cannot make further allowances.
We would normally only consider applicants who obtained the relevant qualification within the two years prior to entry. Applicants who have left education for more than two years should contact the Admissions Team to discuss their particular circumstances.
How your application is considered
Applications are considered on the basis of the UCAS application. Strong examination results are the main factor in admitting students to our courses. We consider other information to ensure we admit students with the most outstanding potential. This is assessed within a structured framework and includes prior and predicted grades.
Candidates may also be interviewed online or in person. Your referee should give realistic grade predications for all qualifications that you are currently studying at the top of their reference. If you attend a non-UK school or college that does not provide predicted grades your referee should explain this policy within their reference.
Skills, knowledge, abilities, interests
Interview requirements
Applicants based in the UK will be invited to attend one of our UCAS Visit Days to meet staff and current students, take part in an academic interview, and find out what it's like to be a student here. These may take place in-person or online and normally run from November until the end of March.
All applicants should be aware that information provided in the personal statement may be used as the basis for further discussion during your interview.
Deferrals
Applications for deferred entry are considered equally to other applications up to the point of confirmation.
Deferred entry is granted at the discretion of admissions staff, and is normally granted for one year only and two years at the maximum in exceptional circumstances.
Some English Language test results, such as IELTS or TOEFL, are only valid for two years from the test date. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
We normally guarantee a place in the current year should an applicant's gap year plans change. However, this is subject to availability of places.
Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications
If you have re-sat individual modules to improve your grades, we will consider your application according to the standard selection process. If you are planning to re-sit the final Year 13 examinations, or have already done so, the University will consider your application, but we may require further information in order to make an informed judgment on your application.
Policy for applicants who take their examinations in more than one sitting
We are happy to consider applicants who are taking their examinations in different sittings, provided they were taken over the standard two-year period.
Re-applications
If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again.
Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.
We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.
If you are applying for a place for the same year of entry through UCAS Extra, you should provide additional evidence of your suitability for the course. If you are applying through Clearing, you are required to meet the Clearing requirements. In both UCAS Extra and Clearing the places will be subject to availability.
Transfers
Transfers from other institutions are considered on a case-by-case basis. Transfers into the second year are not normally considered. If you wish to enquire about whether you would be eligible to apply for entry into the second year, please contact the Admissions Team with full details of your qualifications and copies of your transcripts to date.
Course details
Course description
Begin your journey towards a challenging yet rewarding career in chemical engineering by studying at the subject's birthplace: Manchester.
In the four-year Chemical Engineering MEng degree you will not only learn the fundamentals of this key subject; you'll also have the opportunity to specialise in an advanced area of your choosing - including energy, separation and modelling - so you can dig even deeper into the theme that interests you most. The fourth year also allows you to carry out a research project and write a dissertation in a specific area.
At Manchester, all of our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), meaning your education will equip you to graduate with an industrially approved degree. There will be emphasis on the technical aspects of chemical engineering, and these revolve around managing the behaviour of materials and chemical reactions, as well as predicting and manipulating compositions, flows, temperatures, and pressures of solids, liquids and gases.
This is balanced with process safety and sustainability, which are inherent to all of our programmes. The latter is heavily embedded within your third-year design project. Here, you will undertake an open-ended team project to design a complete production process. Examples have included the sustainable production of chemicals such as propylene oxide and ethylene glycol from waste, and our design teams have won more IChemE Macnab-Lacey Prize for their efforts than any other university.
Aims
- You will study a range of core material, learning the fundamentals of chemical engineering before specialising in the areas of advanced chemical engineering that interest you most.
- We will help you understand and describe chemical, physical and biological processes using mathematical equations.
- You will benefit from hands-on experience using specialist equipment, and learn techniques applied in industry for large-scale manufacturing.
- You will develop skills that will be of great use in your future career, such as team-working, problem-solving, communication, and the use of information technology
Special features
Specialisation in Year 4
The four-year MEng option presents an opportunity to study advanced chemical engineering topics, as well as carry out a research project and write a dissertation in a specific area, such as molecular modelling; healthcare engineering; engineering and sensing; bioengineering and biotechnology; catalysis and chemical reaction engineering; systems modelling and sustainability.
Reputation
The Department has an excellent international reputation, and a qualification from us can be your passport to a successful career anywhere in the world. We're ranked 4th for chemical engineering in the UK, and 7th in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2023).
Facilities
Get to grips with an incredible array of facilities and equipment . Our £12 million James Chadwick Building houses the biggest pilot-scale laboratory of any university in the UK. Take a virtual tour to discover more.
In our new Home of Engineering and Materials, we’re ripping up the rule book to offer a truly innovative teaching and learning experience. You’ll have access to world-leading sustainable research facilities and some of the most unique, industry-leading equipment and instrumentation in the sector to meet today’s requirements and those of the future. Explore Our Home for Engineering and Materials.
Welcoming community
Our Department has a rich history and a bright future - and always a welcoming and encouraging student community. You'll also be taught by true experts in their fields. Find out more on our Department blog .
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Coursework and assessment
Our degrees are assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, designed to allow you to demonstrate your ability and develop a wide range of transferable skills. For example, our first and second year laboratories are assessed by a range of methods to develop the complementary transferable skills that will be vital in the workplace, including:
- technical report
- presentation
- interview
- poster display
Your third year design project is assessed by group and individual design reports, a group presentation and an individual interview, with peer assessment also incorporated.
The fourth year research project is assessed by the final dissertation, as well as a poster presentation and interview.
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Engineering Mathematics 1 | CHEN10011 | 10 | Mandatory |
Engineering Chemistry | CHEN10022 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Fluid Flow | CHEN10031 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Engineering Fundamentals | CHEN10041 | 10 | Mandatory |
Computational Methods for Chemical Engineering | CHEN10051 | 10 | Mandatory |
Laboratory Projects 1 | CHEN10060 | 10 | Mandatory |
Engineering Mathematics 2 | CHEN10072 | 10 | Mandatory |
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics | CHEN10081 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Heat Transfer | CHEN10092 | 10 | Mandatory |
Chemical Engineering Design Project | CHEN10122 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Laboratory Projects 2 | CHEN20020 | 20 | Mandatory |
Engineering Mathematics 3 | CHEN20041 | 10 | Mandatory |
Chemical Engineering Optimisation | CHEN20051 | 10 | Mandatory |
Distillation & Absorption | CHEN20072 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Integration | CHEN20082 | 10 | Mandatory |
Momentum, Heat & Mass Transfer | CHEN20112 | 10 | Mandatory |
Chemical Reactor Design | CHEN20141 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Safety | CHEN20152 | 10 | Mandatory |
Materials Science and Mechanical Design | CHEN20191 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Design & Simulation | CHEN21112 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Design Project 3 - Part 1 | CHEN30012 | 15 | Mandatory |
Design Project 3 - Part 2 | CHEN30022 | 20 | Mandatory |
Process Synthesis | CHEN30031 | 10 | Mandatory |
Design Project 3 - Part 3 | CHEN30032 | 15 | Mandatory |
Catalytic Reaction Engineering | CHEN30051 | 10 | Mandatory |
Multi-Component Engineering Separations | CHEN30071 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Control | CHEN30091 | 10 | Mandatory |
Process Design | CHEN30122 | 10 | Mandatory |
Batch Processing | CHEN30321 | 10 | Mandatory |
Sustainable Development & Industry | CHEN31201 | 10 | Mandatory |
Course content for year 4
Course units for year 4
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
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Dissertation: Semester 1 Report & Individual Performance | CHEN40100 | 10 | Mandatory |
Dissertation: Poster & Presentation | CHEN40122 | 10 | Mandatory |
MEng Dissertation | CHEN40132 | 40 | Mandatory |
Sustainable Energy Systems | CHEN40202 | 15 | Optional |
Nuclear Fuel Cycle | CHEN40221 | 15 | Optional |
Chemical Engineering Molecular Simulation | CHEN40232 | 15 | Optional |
Utility System Design | CHEN40431 | 15 | Optional |
Science of Formulation | CHEN40441 | 15 | Optional |
Fundamentals of Numerical Methods & Simulation | CHEN40451 | 15 | Optional |
Advanced Separation Processes | CHEN40461 | 15 | Optional |
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What our students say
The course is a perfect blend of lectures, coursework, design projects, and exams and
enhances one's problem-solving skills. Manchester also gives you the opportunity to work with students from all over the world. This prepared me for my current role where collaboration is key to successfully delivering various projects in a multinational company.
Shobana Simon / Process Engineer, Shell
Facilities
Come to our Home of Engineering and Materials - a place like no other. This is where engineers, material scientists and fashion students collaborate, innovate and make their mark on the world. Unleash your potential in our creative, academic playground that signals the evolution of a proud history of innovation spanning almost 200 years.
In this very special place, we’re ripping up the rule book, offering you a truly innovative teaching and learning experience. As well as our creative classrooms, you’ll also have access to world-leading sustainable research facilities in our new buildings.
Our variety of spaces allows for greater collaboration for all our students, and it is the place to connect and tackle real-life challenges together. So, a chemical engineer could be sat alongside a materials scientist working on clean water, or bump into a fashion student developing their own sustainable brand, or an aerospace engineer sending a rocket into space. It is a place like no other for interactions and one of the biggest communities of engineers and materials scientists in any University in the world.
Dive into a world of possibilities, whether you are interested in aerospace, robotics, or sustainable fashion, there’s a home for you here.
Explore Our Home for Engineering and Material Science .
What's more, our strong, ever-growing links with industry not only help to inform our courses, but also boost our excellent teaching and research facilities.
This includes our impressive James Chadwick building:
In our £12 million James Chadwick Building you'll have access to modern lab spaces, dedicated computer suites, and a famed pilot scale area with a range of large-scale industrial processing equipment. It's one of the biggest and best of any European university. See our outstanding facilities for yourself through our virtual open day .
The University of Manchester also offers an extensive library and online services , helping you get the most out of your studies.
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities
Manchester is the birthplace of Chemical Engineering, and we continue to excel in its teaching and research. That's why our graduates are highly sought after and a Chemical Engineering degree from Manchester can be your ticket into any number of industries.
Our graduates have progressed to careers in food and drink, chemicals, oil or gas; some have gone into petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, fast-moving consumer goods, energy generation, or waste treatment. Roles for a chemical engineering graduate can vary, including product design, research and development, project management, and manufacturing. You could even use the skills you gain to pursue a career in a non-chemical engineering sector, such as business, finance, marketing, banking, insurance, accountancy, or IT - your job could take you anywhere in the world.
Our graduates have gained roles such as:
- Site Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Low Carbon Technologies Engineer
- Project Manager
- Safety Consultant
- Site Manager.
Our graduates have secured roles at organisations including:
- Pfizer
- Barclays
- Unilever
- Siemens
- Exxon Mobil
- Air Products
- Shell
- Tesco
- BP.
By undertaking a degree with us, you will develop skills that will be invaluable for you in your future career, such as:
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Presentation and communication
- Use of information technology.
What's more, graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in demand among the top graduate employers by attending one of the most targeted universities according to The Graduate Market in 2023 - High Fliers Research.
Whatever you decide, you'll be among a cohort of chemical engineering graduates who typically go on to earn more than those progressing from other disciplines.
Careers Service
We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation. That's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation.
Department of Chemical Engineering Blog
Explore more about our students' experiences, our alumni and where they are now, and our department in our blog.