Master of Engineering (MEng)

MEng Chemical Engineering

A chemical engineering master's degree from Manchester opens up a world of opportunity.

  • Duration: 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: H801 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Scholarships available
  • Accredited course

Full entry requirementsHow to apply

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 .

Course unit details:
Engineering Mathematics 2

Course unit fact file
Unit code CHEN10072
Credit rating 10
Unit level Level 1
Teaching period(s) Semester 2
Available as a free choice unit? No

Overview

Matrices and algebraic properties. Definition of determinant and properties. Identity, diagonal, transpose, upper/lower triangular and inverse matrices. 

Solving systems of linear equations through Gaussian Elimination. Solving systems of nonlinear equations using the Newton-Raphson method. 

First order ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Analytical solution by separation of variables and by the integrating factor. 

Laplace transforms. Transforms and inverse transforms of functions. Transforms of derivatives. Application to solution of ordinary differential equations. 

Numerical solution of ODEs and systems of ODEs using Euler and Runge-Kutta Methods.

 

Aims

The unit aims to:

Provide the background mathematics and IT skills required for subsequent chemical engineering courses in mathematically oriented topics. Engineering applications are to be introduced where relevant.

 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of CHEN10072, a student will be able to… (1) Apply basic methods to perform routine calculations using the syllabus topics. (2) Implement numerical methods computationally to solve nonlinear problems and systems of nonlinear problems. (3) Develop critical thinking around the application of techniques in a Chemical Engineering context and in relation to syllabus. (4) Recall definitions and facts relevant to syllabus topics. (5) Apply the methods mentioned in the syllabus topics in order to carry out quantitative problem-solving.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching Activities

Lecture - 24 hours
Assessment (Revision/Preparation) - 32 hours
Independent Study - 44 hours

Assessment methods

Assessment Types

Total Weighting

Exam

50%

Coursework

30%

Test

20%

Recommended reading

Reading lists are accessible through the Blackboard system linked to the library catalogue.

Study hours

Scheduled activity hours
Assessment written exam 32
Lectures 24
Independent study hours
Independent study 44

Teaching staff

Staff member Role
Steven Broom Unit coordinator

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