- 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.
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Duration: 4 years
Year of entry: 2025
UCAS course code: H801 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Study abroad
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- 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
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 Biotechnology
| Unit code | CHEN10162 |
|---|---|
| Credit rating | 10 |
| Unit level | Level 1 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
• Biotechnology in our lives and the role of chemical engineers (Introduction)
• Fundamental Microbiology and Biochemistry
• Basic Biochemical Reactions (Rate Expressions)
• Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics
• Batch Cultures of microorganisms
• Sterilisation and Biosafety
• Bioreactor Configurations
• Downstream Processing
Aims
The unit aims to:
Provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of biotechnology and bioprocess engineering emphasising the chemical engineering aspects.
Learning outcomes
ILO 1 .Define biotechnology and its different applications to identify the roles of the chemical engineer in this area
ILO 2. Integrate the fundamentals of chemical engineering with those of biology with an appreciation of the constraints this imposes on engineering design
ILO 3. Describe the main components of a bioprocess
ILO 4. Interpret experimental data relating to biotechnological processes such as growth curves
ILO 5. Formulate simple mathematical models of a bio-reaction system
ILO 6. Apply basic concepts of enzyme and microbial kinetics to the design of bioreactors and bioprocesses
ILO 7. Describe the main methods of sterilisation and issues of biosafety.
ILO 8. Describe downstream processes and their suitability for different bioproducts.
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching Activities
Lecture - 10 hours
Tutorial - 8 hours
Assessment (Exam) - 20 hours
Assessment (Coursework) - 8 hours
Independent Study - 54 hours
Assessment methods
Assessment Types | Total Weighting |
| Exam | 80% |
| Online test | 20% |
Feedback methods
Feedback on problems and examples, feedback on coursework and exams, and model answers will also be provided through the virtual learning environment. A discussion board provides an opportunity to discuss topics related to the material presented in the module.
Recommended reading
Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 10 |
| Independent study hours | |
|---|---|
| Independent study | 54 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
|---|---|
| Hosameldin Anwar Mohamed Abdel Aleem | Unit coordinator |
| Abdullatif Alfutimie | Unit coordinator |