MEng, BEng Chemical and Materials Engineering

Overview

An emerging trend in the chemical industry is the development of new processes for producing specialist materials, such as plastics, lightweight metal alloys and nano-materials, for a wide variety of industrial and consumer applications. This course covers these areas and is designed to provide you with the skills for a successful career in the chemical, materials and related industries.

As with the Chemical Engineering course, core engineering concepts are covered in earlier years of the course, with specialist materials-related topics being introduced in the later stages, including industrial polymer engineering, reaction engineering, materials properties and structures, and nano-technology.

UCAS Code: HJ85
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees: Home/EU: £9,000 International: £16,200.
The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
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Accreditation: This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Modules

The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.

This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.

Career options

Careers in the field of Chemical Engineering are wide-ranging, and employment prospects are excellent. Recent graduates have successfully secured positions in chemical and pharmaceutical companies, fossil fuel and renewable energy plants, mineral processing and metals recycling operations, as well as other areas such as the utilities, consulting, environmental, health and safety, and other government agencies and banking and finance.

Entry requirements

2013 entry

AAA at A level including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

Engineering Diploma Grade A (plus A or above in A-Level Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry).

IB: 38 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level mathematics and physics or Chemistry.

We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international qualifications.

English language requirements: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English and you will need to meet our minimum requirements.

How to apply

All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).

If you are an International (non-EU/EEA or Swiss citizen) applicant who has applied for, or intends to apply for, this course within the Faculty of Engineering and require a student visa to study in the UK then you will require an ATAS certificate.

If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: ugspemeadmissions@leeds.ac.uk t: +44 (0)113 343 2535