**OVERVIEW**The MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering is a five year, integrated master's degree that combines academic study, hands-on experience and group projects to ensure that you develop the essential practical and communication abilities required by employers in the chemical engineering and processing industries. Qualifiying in chemical engineering wil open many excellent job opportunities and help you create a more sustainable planet. In fact, chemical engineering is at the forefront of the quest to produce clean energy and satisfy human needs across a number of areas in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way. These areas include pharmaceuticals, health, food, drink, oil, gas, petrochemicals, agriculture, fine chemicals and materials.See also the entry for our related BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering (H810).**PRACTICAL FOCUS**Over the course of the MEng Chemical Engineering, you will study engineering, mathematics and chemistry principles; gain practical experience through laboratory work; and use world-class process simulation tools such as Aspen Suite and Ansys Fluent. Combining theoretical study, practical experience and group projects, you’ll develop the essential skills demanded by employers in the chemical engineering and processing industries.Throughout the course, there will be several industry experts who will lecture to you and who will share their expertise through special guest lectures. For example, staff from NEL (Engineering Consultancy) recently presented to students on the critical importance of correct measurements in science and engineering. **Industrial Training / Optional Placements**You will undergo a period of pilot plant-based training as part of the course and you can opt to take a one-year paid industrial placement between year 3 and year 4 as a supervised, junior chemical engineer.Placements are obtained competitively and can be in any branch of the chemical/process industry in the UK or abroad. Previous placements have included GlaxoSmithKline, British Nuclear Fuels, Doosan Babcock, Diageo and Sellafield Ltd.**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**Accreditation for MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering from IChemE is being sought. The related BEng (Hons) course (H810) is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council and is recognised as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The MEng (Hons) is expected to fully satisfy the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) when it is assessed for professional recognition (please check the UWS website for more details on professional recognition of this course).The MEng (Hons) curriculum is designed to satisfy internationally recognised accreditation requirements.**CAREER PROSPECTS**Chemical engineers are involved in the design, operation and management of plants and processes resulting in products that influence our wellbeing and quality of life. The MEng Chemical Engineering prepare you for a long and rewarding career in the chemical and processing industries.**Jobs**Our graduates have secured roles in research, design, development, manufacturing and production in a variety of companies, including:GlaxoSmithKline / Atkins Global / Foster Wheeler / Texaco / BNFL Sellafield / Doosan Babcock / Nestlé / Procter & Gamble**Further study**As well as stating a rewarding career inindustry, if you successful complete MEng (Hons) you could progress to undertake doctoral/PhD studies. Graduate study at other universities is also possible and some of our graduates have even progressed to undertake a teaching qualification.

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