MEng, BEng Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering

Overview

An emerging trend within the chemicals industry is a move towards the manufacture of high value added speciality chemicals such as pharmaceuticals. This, together with the increasing world-wide competition in the healthcare sector, demands a new, integrated approach to the drug development and manufacturing process. Chemical and Pharmaceutical Engineering is a unique course developed in close collaboration with a number of major pharmaceutical companies, and is designed to provide graduates with appropriate skills for a successful career in the highly interdisciplinary area of pharmaceuticals manufacturing and related process industries.

UCAS Code: H890
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.
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 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.

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. As an engineer in the nuclear industry, you might be responsible for running nuclear power stations safely and productively, fuel reprocessing, waste management, decommissioning old nuclear power stations or radiological protection and safety.

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