From fuel and clothing to pharmaceuticals and phones, chemistry is the central science that makes our modern everyday lives possible. Chemical engineering delves into how chemical reactions can be scaled up for industrial manufacturing. So, if you like the idea of getting to grips with the core subjects of chemistry while also having the chance to develop an industry-relevant specialism in chemical engineering, this course could be perfect for you.

• Designed as an equal split between core chemical engineering and core chemistry, our Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons) course also weaves problem-solving and logical reasoning through all the modules.
• We’ll show you how to take an imaginative approach to the subjects, so you’re not just learning the facts, but building the real-world knowledge and mastering the key skills that will help stand you in good stead for your future career.
• In our chemical sciences labs you’ll have the opportunity to learn using the kind of instruments used in industry. And with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad in Year 3, you’ll find everything in place to help you gear your study towards boosting your employability.
• You’ll be taught by academics in specialist areas of chemistry and chemical engineering who are all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research. This ensures we keep our courses challenging, exciting and thought-provoking and helps prepare you well to start your own career.

Placements

In the third year of this course, you’ll get the chance to step out of the classroom and into the real world on an optional placement year working for an organisation related to your areas of interest. This is when you’ll really be able to see your knowledge in action, pick up invaluable skills for your future career and boost your employability to help you hit the ground running after graduation.

You could stay to do your placement in the UK or experience a new culture and work abroad for one year. Where could this year take you?

Previous students in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering subject area have undertaken placements with companies including but not exclusive to: BASF, British Glass, ExxonMobil, GlaxoSmithKline, Thornton & Ross Ltd, Total Lubricants and Solvay.

Your Career

As a graduate of this course, you may consider a career in a wide range of areas, including chemical manufacturing, environmental consultancy, nuclear engineering, scale-up and plant design, process plant trouble shooting, oil and gas, water, energy, food, research and development, patent law and teaching.

Previous graduates from our courses in the subject area of Chemical Engineering have gone on to work in roles such as Commissioning Engineer at Caloric Anlagenbau GmbH,  Development Technician at Aquaspersions Ltd, Process Hazards Engineering Graduate at Syngenta, Production Graduate at Syngenta, and Technical Chemical Engineering Graduate at National Nuclear Laboratory.**