MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Course Overview
Our MEng Chemical Engineering program is a four or five-year degree that builds a powerful foundation in chemistry before advancing into specialized engineering principles. This extended, broad-based qualification prepares you to design, construct, and operate chemical process plants for a wide range of industries. You will graduate as a chartered-engineer-in-training, ready to tackle global challenges in sectors from energy and pharmaceuticals to environmental protection.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, putting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer (IChemE).
- Gain invaluable real-world experience with an optional integrated placement year to boost your employment prospects.
- Specialize in advanced topics including process synthesis, bioenergy, and a major research project.
- Join a top-ranked program recognized for being intellectually stimulating and achieving 100% student satisfaction.
- Prepare for diverse careers beyond traditional sectors in food production, alternative energy, recycling, and consultancy.
Course Overview
Our MEng Chemical Engineering program is a four or five-year degree that builds a powerful foundation in chemistry before advancing into specialized engineering principles. This extended, broad-based qualification prepares you to design, construct, and operate chemical process plants for a wide range of industries. You will graduate as a chartered-engineer-in-training, ready to tackle global challenges in sectors from energy and pharmaceuticals to environmental protection.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, putting you on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer (IChemE).
- Gain invaluable real-world experience with an optional integrated placement year to boost your employment prospects.
- Specialize in advanced topics including process synthesis, bioenergy, and a major research project.
- Join a top-ranked program recognized for being intellectually stimulating and achieving 100% student satisfaction.
- Prepare for diverse careers beyond traditional sectors in food production, alternative energy, recycling, and consultancy.
Requirements
Modules
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Introduction to Transfer Processes
- Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Applied Physical Chemistry with Thermodynamics
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Advanced Mathematical Modelling
- Process Design
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
- Mass Transfer
- Separation Processes
- Reaction Engineering
- Process Simulation and Control
- Professional Engineering Practice
- Advanced Reaction Engineering
- Advanced Separation Processes
- Advanced Process Control and Safety
- Process Economics and Sustainability
- Chemical Engineering Major Design Project
- Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
- Renewable Technologies
- Surfaces, Nanomaterials and Catalysis
- Aston Global Advantage
- Sustainable Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Research Project
- Industrial Catalysis
- Downstream Processing for Biotechnology Products
- Advanced Bioenergy Technologies
- Pathways to Net Zero
- Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy
