MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering with Honours in Bioprocess Engineering

Bioprocess engineering is the branch of chemical engineering that focuses on the role of living organisms in the manufacturing process, such as fermentation to produce alcohol.

Course overview

This double-accredited degree offers a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer, the industry's most recognised and desirable standard.

Hands-on learning is a key aspect of the degree and you'll reinforce your understanding using our state-of-the-art labs, pilot plant laboratory, and computing suites to study the use of bioreactors and their effective design, modelling, monitoring and control.

Alongside the core principles of chemical engineering, you'll cover specialist topics such as biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, and gene technology, while developing the core skills, knowledge and competencies needed to pursue a career in this fast-paced, rewarding industry.

Teaching methods

Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:

• problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
• lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
• industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees

Your future

Responding to industry demand, this degree will prepare you for a role within biopharmaceuticals, biofuels, or new medicines.

Our graduates are targeted by high-profile employers from sectors including pharmaceuticals, energy, oil and gas, water, and biotechnology.

As a chemical engineering graduate, you'll have developed transferable skills such as problem solving and innovation, making you highly employable across a diverse variety of sectors.