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School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering
MEng, BEng Chemical and Minerals Engineering (2012 entry)
Overview
Minerals and metals are essential to modern life, and this course equips graduates for a highly rewarding career in the minerals, chemical and related industries. As a successful minerals engineer you will be able to design and manage mineral processing or materials recycling operations, or go into a whole range of related careers, such as consultancy and process equipment design.
UCAS Code: HJ81
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees (2012 entry): Home/EU: £9,000 International: £16,200.
The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
Course brochure: Download
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 2011. 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 2012 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.
Year 1
PEME1050 is compulsory for candidates without A-level mathematics or equivalent
PEME1060 is compulsory for candidates without A-level chemistry or equivalent
PEME1070 is compulsory for candidates without A-level physics or equivalent
Year 2
| Compulsory modules |
| Mathematical Techniques 2 |
| Laboratory Assignments |
| Safety, Health and Environment |
| Project Assignments |
| Process Engineering Systems |
| Engineering Science 2 |
Year 3
| Compulsory modules |
| Design Project (BEng) |
| Reaction Engineering |
| Physical Processing of Minerals |
| Particle Process Engineering |
| Chemical Processing of Minerals |
| Mineral Resources and Utilisation |
Year 4
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
- AAB at A-level including two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or another science subject.
- Engineering Diploma grade A plus A-level (A2) in either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry at grade B or higher
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IB:36 points overall, with 17 points at higher level plus 5 required from two of the following subjects at higher level: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or another science subject.
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