Chemical Engineering MEng Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) MEng Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) with Year in Industry MEng Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) MEng Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) with Year in Industry MEng Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) MEng Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) with Year in Industry MEng Chemical Engineering with Study Abroad MEng Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng
This four-year Chemical Engineering MEng course builds on the knowledge and experience offered by the Chemical Engineering BEng course, incorporating a final-year research project and advanced modules. The programme offers a direct route to IChemE membership and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. This course offers the option of an additional year abroad or in industry.
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Entry requirements
Please note that the study options available after enrolment to this course may have additional requirements. Choose a study option for full details.
- Grades
- AAA
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics and Chemistry required. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
Contextual offer
- Grades
- ABB
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
- Subjects
- Mathematics at grade A required, plus B in Chemistry. Biology, Economics, Geography, Physics and Psychology preferred.
At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
- Points
- 38
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grades 6,6 in Mathematics and Chemistry, with no higher level score below 5. Another science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
Contextual offer
- Points
- 34
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
- Subjects
- A total of 16 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in Mathematics, plus Chemistry, with no score below 5. An additional science at higher level preferred, but not essential. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 1
Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who do not have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.
Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.
For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) MEng
There are no specific academic requirements for this Biochemical route; However, in order to remain on the MEng programme (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) with Year in Industry MEng
Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the Department of Chemical Engineering for their chosen placement. For a placement to be approved, your academic progress must be satisfactory, typically you should have an accumulated average above 60%. At the end of the academic year before your year in industry, you must have met the requirements to progress to the final year of your course. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement opportunity, and external factors may affect the availability of placements or a student’s ability to undertake them, even where the academic criteria are met.
There are no specific academic requirements for the Biochemical route for their 5th year; However, in order to remain on the MEng course (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) MEng
In order to be eligible for the Chemistry route, the student will have chosen the relevant modules:
- CENG0014 Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers in year 2
- CENG0021 Organic Chemistry for Engineers in year 3
- CENG0022 From Molecules to Molecular Engineering in year 3
Also, in order to remain on the MEng course (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) with Year in Industry MEng
Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the Department of Chemical Engineering for their chosen placement. For a placement to be approved, your academic progress must be satisfactory, typically you should have an accumulated average above 60%. At the end of the academic year before your year in industry, you must have met the requirements to progress to the final year of your course. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement opportunity, and external factors may affect the availability of placements or a student’s ability to undertake them, even where the academic criteria are met.
In order to be eligible for the Chemistry route for their 5th year, the student will have chosen the relevant modules:
- CENG0014 Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers in Year 2
- CENG0021 Organic Chemistry for Engineers in Year 3
- CENG0022 From Molecules to Molecular Engineering in Year 3
Also, in order to remain on the MEng course (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) MEng
In order to be eligible for the Engineering Mathematics route, the student will have chosen the relevant modules:
- BENG0019 Engineering Mathematics in Finance in year 2
- BENG0095 Data Mining and Analysis in year 3
- BENG0091 Stochastic Calculus and Uncertainty Analysis in year 3
In order to remain on the MEng course (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
When students enter Year 4 of the Engineering Mathematics route, they will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Process Optimisation and Mathematical Methods) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help them choose a research project related to this specialism.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) with Year in Industry MEng
In order to be eligible for the Engineering Mathematics route, the student will have chosen the relevant modules:
- BENG0019 Engineering Mathematics in Finance in Year 2
- BENG0095 Data Mining and Analysis in Year 3
- BENG0091 Stochastic Calculus and Uncertainty Analysis in Year 3
In order to remain on the MEng course(all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Year in Industry
Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the Department of Chemical Engineering for their chosen placement. For a placement to be approved, your academic progress must be satisfactory, typically you should have an accumulated average above 60%. At the end of the academic year before your year in industry, you must have met the requirements to progress to the final year of your course. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement opportunity, and external factors may affect the availability of placements or a student’s ability to undertake them, even where the academic criteria are met.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering with Study Abroad MEng
Students must meet specific academic requirements and secure approval from the Department of Chemical Engineering to ensure the exchange aligns with their course. The Department normally only considers candidates with an accumulated average above 65%. Please note that external factors may affect the availability of exchange opportunities or a student’s ability to participate in the year abroad, even where the academic criteria are met.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
Additional requirements for Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng
Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the Department of Chemical Engineering for their chosen placement. For a placement to be approved, your academic progress must be satisfactory, typically you should have an accumulated average above 60%. At the end of the academic year before your year in industry, you must have met the requirements to progress to the final year of your course. Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to secure a placement opportunity, and external factors may affect the availability of placements or a student’s ability to undertake them, even where the academic criteria are met.
Also, in order to remain on the MEng course (all routes), the student must achieve an accumulated weighted average above 55% at the end of Year 2 and at the end of Year 3.
Please see details of Chemical Engineering MEng for the entry requirements of the overall course.
About this course
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3. Students on the MEng course have the option to spend their final year following the standard MEng route or the Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Study Abroad routes.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
Your final MEng year will include a research project, an advanced design project, and other advanced module options.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3. Students on the MEng course have the option to spend their final year following the standard MEng route or the Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Study Abroad routes.
On the Biochemical route, students will develop research skills and research methods through addressing the bioprocessing challenge in the production of biological therapeutics arising out of life science discoveries, from identifying, planning and executing a research project in biochemical engineering. Research topics are linked in with state of the art research areas being carried out in the biochemical engineering department.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
Your final MEng year will include a research project, an advanced design project, and other advanced module options.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
The Year in Industry takes place in the fourth year of the MEng (with Year in Industry) course. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in an organisational context.
When students enter their final year (5th year) of the Biochemical route, they will be required to take a research project and 6 compulsory modules.
Students will develop research skills and research methods through addressing the bioprocessing challenge in the production of biological therapeutics arising out of life science discoveries, from identifying, planning and executing a research project in biochemical engineering. Research topics are linked in with state of the art research areas being carried out in the biochemical engineering department.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of year 3. Students on the MEng course have the option to spend their final year following the standard MEng route or the Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Study Abroad routes.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
When students enter year 4 of the Chemistry route, they will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Materials Processes & Nanotechnology, and Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help you choose a chemistry-related research project
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of year 3.
Year in Industry
The Year in Industry takes place in year 4 of this four-year degree. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in an organisational context.
When students enter Year 5 of the Chemistry route, they will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Materials Processes & Nanotechnology, and Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help them choose a chemistry-related research project
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
When you enter year 4 of the Engineering Mathematics route, you will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Process Optimisation and Mathematical Methods) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help you choose a research project related to this specialism.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3. Students on the MEng course have the option to spend their final year following the standard MEng route or the Chemistry, Biochemical Engineering, Engineering Mathematics or Study Abroad routes.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
The Year in Industry takes place in Year 4 of this five-year degree. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in an organisational context.
Your final MEng year (Year 5) of the Engineering Mathematics route, you will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Process Optimisation and Mathematical Methods) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help you choose a research project related to this specialism.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
The year abroad takes place in Year 4 of this four-year degree. This option enables students to apply to study at a partner institution and fully immerse themselves in a different academic and cultural environment. Your final MEng year will include a research project, an advanced design project, and other advanced module options.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
Chemical engineers address global challenges, from advancing sustainable energy to designing processes that improve health and quality of life. At UCL, you will study in a multidisciplinary, research-driven environment, building strong foundations in sustainable process design, thermodynamics and reaction engineering, while developing skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
The BEng and MEng courses share a common curriculum during Years 1 to 3, allowing you to explore the fundamentals before choosing your final route. Suitably qualified BEng students may transfer to the MEng course at the end of Year 3.
This course forms part of the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), engaging students in interdisciplinary and team-based activities. These immersive, solution-oriented experiences will teach you how to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges in energy, chemicals, materials, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, fostering technical expertise, teamwork, and decision-making. Through the IEP Minor options, you will also explore complementary fields, with available modules covering areas such as programming, business, sustainability, or molecular engineering. In Year 3, you will also work in small teams to design a complete chemical process plant. This includes unit design, environmental impact, safety and sustainability assessment, process control, and costing – offering an experience that reflects industry challenges.
The Year in Industry takes place in the fourth year of your MEng (with Year in Industry) course. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in an organisational context.
Your final year (5th) will include a research project, an advanced design project, and other advanced module options.
At UCL, you will study in advanced facilities guided by world-leading experts in their field, graduating ready to drive change and lead in fields such as research, development, consulting, and management.
We are looking for motivated, proactive, and curious students with a passion for chemical engineering and a desire to make a positive impact on society. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are highly valued. We welcome students with initiative, critical thinking, and a strong interest in applying engineering principles to solving global challenges. Whether through extracurricular activities, work experience, or personal projects, we seek individuals eager to innovate in fields such as energy, sustainability, process safety, materials, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You choose the standard MEng route, complete a research project, advanced design project, and select advanced module options.
Course structure
When students enter year four of the Biochemical route, they will be required to take a research project and six compulsory modules.
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You will undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation as part of your Year in Industry.
Year 5 In your final integrated Master’s year (MEng) Biochemical route, you will be required to take a research project and six compulsory modules.
Course structure
When students enter year 4 of the Chemistry route, they will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Materials Processes & Nanotechnolgy, and Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help them choose a chemistry-related research project
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You will undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation as part of your Year in Industry.
Year 5 In your final integrated Master’s year (MEng) Chemistry route, you will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Materials Processes & Nanotechnolgy, and Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help you choose a chemistry-related research project
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You choose the standard MEng route, complete a research project, advanced design project, and select advanced module options.
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You will undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation as part of your Year in Industry.
Year 5 In your final integrated Master’s year (MEng) in the Engineering Mathematics route, you will be required to take a research project, three compulsory modules (Process Systems Modelling and Design, Advanced Process Optimisation and Mathematical Methods) and three optional modules. Support will be provided to help you choose a research project related to this specialism.
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You will enjoy a final integrated Master’s year on your Year Abroad. Your final MEng year will include a research project, an advanced design project, and other advanced module options (module options will depend on those available at the host institution).
Course structure
Year 1 You are introduced to chemical engineering fundamentals, including thermodynamics, computational modelling, and process principles. Through the Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP), you engage in project-based modules and participate in problem-based scenarios, applying your knowledge to practical challenges.
Year 2 You build on Year 1 with advanced modules, begin your IEP Minor option stream, and take an experimentation module. Further scenarios develop your technical, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Year 3 You complete final-BEng year modules and a group design project, where you collaborate to design a complete process plant.
Year 4 You will undertake a paid or unpaid placement with a professional organisation as part of your Year in Industry.
Year 5 Your final integrated Master’s year (MEng) will include a research project, advanced design project, and select advanced module options.
Modules
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Please note that the list of compulsory modules given here is indicative. Up to 10 optional modules per year are displayed for this course: this may not be the full range of optional modules available for selection. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available. For more detail regarding module availability, please contact the department.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
- Integrated Downstream Processing (BENG0034)
- Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0037)
- Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control (BENG0041)
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering (BENG0090)
- Environmental Systems (CEGE0015)
- Financial Aspects of Project Engineering (CEGE0016)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment (CEGE0022)
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
- Integrated Downstream Processing (BENG0034)
- Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0037)
- Fundamental Biosciences (BENG0043)
- Research Project in Bioprocessing (BENG0070)
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering (BENG0090)
- Biochemical Engineering Laboratory (BENG0096)
- Bioprocess Systems Engineering (BENG0038)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
- Integrated Downstream Processing (BENG0034)
- Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0037)
- Bioprocess Systems Engineering (BENG0038)
- Fundamental Biosciences (BENG0043)
- Research Project in Bioprocessing (BENG0070)
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering (BENG0090)
- Biochemical Engineering Laboratory (BENG0096)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
- Process Systems Modelling and Design (CENG0025)
- Advanced Materials Processes and Nanotechnology (CENG0030)
- Chemical Engineering with Chemistry Research Project (CENG0055)
- Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials (CHEM0067)
Optional modules
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
- Molecular Thermodynamics (CENG0027)
- Battery, Fuel Cell and Electrochemical Engineering (CENG0028)
- Nature Inspired Chemical Engineering (CENG0029)
- Advanced Materials Processes and Nanotechnology (CENG0030)
- Advanced Separation Processes (CENG0033)
- Mining and Mineral Processing (CENG0035)
- Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination (CENG0036)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
- Process Systems Modelling and Design (CENG0025)
- Advanced Materials Processes and Nanotechnology (CENG0030)
- Chemical Engineering with Chemistry Research Project (CENG0055)
- Advanced Topics in Environmental and Energy Materials (CHEM0067)
Optional modules
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
- Molecular Thermodynamics (CENG0027)
- Battery, Fuel Cell and Electrochemical Engineering (CENG0028)
- Nature Inspired Chemical Engineering (CENG0029)
- Advanced Materials Processes and Nanotechnology (CENG0030)
- Advanced Separation Processes (CENG0033)
- Mining and Mineral Processing (CENG0035)
- Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination (CENG0036)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Process Systems Modelling and Design (CENG0025)
- Chemical Engineering with Engineering Mathematics Research Project (CENG0056)
- Mathematical Methods 4 (MATH0056)
Optional modules
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
- Molecular Thermodynamics (CENG0027)
- Battery, Fuel Cell and Electrochemical Engineering (CENG0028)
- Nature Inspired Chemical Engineering (CENG0029)
- Advanced Separation Processes (CENG0033)
- Mining and Mineral Processing (CENG0035)
- Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination (CENG0036)
- Renewable Energy in the Resources Sector (CENG0059)
- Sustainable Water Resource Management (CENG0060)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Process Systems Modelling and Design (CENG0025)
- Chemical Engineering with Engineering Mathematics Research Project (CENG0056)
- Mathematical Methods 4 (MATH0056)
Optional modules
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
- Molecular Thermodynamics (CENG0027)
- Battery, Fuel Cell and Electrochemical Engineering (CENG0028)
- Nature Inspired Chemical Engineering (CENG0029)
- Advanced Separation Processes (CENG0033)
- Mining and Mineral Processing (CENG0035)
- Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Contamination (CENG0036)
- Renewable Energy in the Resources Sector (CENG0059)
- Sustainable Water Resource Management (CENG0060)
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
The modules shown below are an indicative list of those currently available as part of the full degree. This includes modules that may be available before selecting a study option and those that may be available after a student moves onto the study option.
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering (CENG0002)
- Transport Phenomena (CENG0003)
- Thermodynamics (CENG0004)
- Physical Chemistry (CENG0005)
- Computational Modelling and Analysis (CENG0006)
- Engineering Challenges (ENGF0001)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis 1 (ENGF0003)
- Design and Professional Skills I (Chemical Engineering) (ENGF0032)
Compulsory modules
- Design and Professional Skills II (CENG0007)
- Engineering Experimentation (CENG0008)
- Process Heat Transfer (CENG0009)
- Separation Processes I (CENG0010)
- Particulate Systems and Separation Processes II (CENG0011)
- Chemical Reaction Engineering I (CENG0012)
- Process Design Principles (CENG0013)
- Mathematical Modelling and Analysis II (ENGF0004)
Optional modules
- Manufacturing Regenerative Medicines: from Lab Bench to Industry (BENG0011)
- Engineering Mathematics in Finance (BENG0019)
- Tech Journalism: Writing, Researching, and Reporting News in Technology, Science, and Engineering (BENG0026)
- Introduction to Environmental Engineering (CEGE0010)
- Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers (CENG0014)
- Intelligent Systems (COMP0014)
- Introduction to Programming (COMP0015)
- Connected Systems (ELEC0017)
- Introduction to Nanotechnology (ELEC0018)
- Introduction to Robotics (ELEC0129)
IEP Minor I*
*Students will choose the IEP Minor for years two and three towards the end of year one. The IEP Minor allows them to gain a grounding in another engineering, or relevant discipline or an interdisciplinary topic, by offering a coherent set of three modules (over Years 2 and 3), allowing an introduction to a complementary field, as well as an opportunity to cover an interdisciplinary topic to reasonable depth. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Other modules are compulsory.
Compulsory modules
IEP Minor II and III*
*You will continue with the second and third module of your chosen IEP Minor. Find out more on the Integrated Engineering (IEP) webpage.
Compulsory modules
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
- Integrated Downstream Processing (BENG0034)
- Sustainable Industrial Bioprocesses and Biorefineries (BENG0037)
- Bioprocess Validation and Quality Control (BENG0041)
- Advanced Bioreactor Engineering (BENG0090)
- Environmental Systems (CEGE0015)
- Financial Aspects of Project Engineering (CEGE0016)
- Water and Wastewater Treatment (CEGE0022)
- Advanced Process Optimisation (CENG0023)
- Fluid Particle Systems (CENG0024)
- Energy Systems and Sustainability (CENG0026)
Teaching combines traditional lectures, interactive tutorials, and computational workshops with laboratory training and coursework. Thanks to our innovative and award-winning scenario-based learning, you engage in group projects, applying knowledge to solve real-world challenges. Problem-solving and design classes use cutting-edge software, with regular opportunities to practise your skills through hands-on activities and collaborative work.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
Only the students on the optional Year in Industry can take placement with an approved industry partner for one year.
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written exams, coursework, quizzes, individual or group projects, laboratory reports, and presentations. Assessments are designed to evaluate your understanding of key concepts, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Year in Industry
The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Year in Industry
The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Study Abroad
The hours in your study abroad year will be determined by your host institution.
Direct contact hours typically amount to 16 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choices. These include lectures, tutorials, workshops, and/or laboratory classes. The exact number and composition of contact hours may vary across the terms and throughout the degree course based on optional or elective module selections.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 30 hours of independent study per week. This self-directed study includes engaging with key topics, completing required readings, preparing assignments, and consolidating knowledge gained during contact sessions.
Year in Industry
The hours in your Year in Industry will be determined by your placement.
The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.
Fees and funding
| Study mode | UK fee (2026/27) | Overseas fee (2026/27) |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | £9,790 | £42,700 |
UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.
International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.
International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
Additional costs
This course does not have any additional costs outside of purchasing personal study equipment, books or stationery, or printing. Indicative prices for printing can be found here.
Please note, this degree is based at UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, with some sessions occasionally taking place at UCL East in Stratford (30 minutes by public transport from the main Bloomsbury campus). Students will be expected to pay all their travel costs between the two sites.
For in-person teaching, UCL's main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2026. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) MEng
There are no additional costs for this study option.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Biochemical) with Year in Industry MEng
Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the student’s own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may include travel and accommodation.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) MEng
There are no additional costs for this study option.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Chemistry) with Year in Industry MEng
Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the student’s own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may include travel and accommodation.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) MEng
There are no additional costs for this study option.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering (Engineering Mathematics) with Year in Industry MEng
This course does not have any additional costs outside of purchasing personal study equipment, books or stationery, or printing. Indicative prices for printing can be found here.
Please note, this degree is based at UCL’s Bloomsbury campus, with some sessions occasionally taking place at UCL East in Stratford (30 minutes by public transport from the main Bloomsbury campus). Students will be expected to pay all their travel costs between the two sites.
Year in Industry
Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the students own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may be in relation to travel costs and accommodation.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering with Study Abroad MEng
Study Abroad
Please note that if you undertake study abroad year, it is likely to incur additional costs and students are expected to cover these themselves. Studying abroad may cost between £200–£1,000 per month, depending on where you choose to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict as it will depend on your priorities and choices. There is more information available on the UCL Study Abroad website.
Although not an exhaustive list, there are a number of key costs that you will be required to cover yourself before and during a study abroad year or placement. These include:
- Visa costs
- Travel to and from your host country
- Accommodation whilst abroad
- Day-to-day living costs, including food, academic materials, and travel within your host country
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Additional costs for Chemical Engineering with Year in Industry MEng
Year in Industry
Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the student’s own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may include travel and accommodation.
Please see Chemical Engineering MEng for details of additional costs for the overall course.
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Why study this course at UCL?
In the Department of Chemical Engineering, you gain industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience through a multidisciplinary curriculum taught by world-leading experts. The department’s strong research portfolio and links with global industries and academic institutions provide unique opportunities for collaboration and professional development.
You work in state-of-the-art facilities, including cutting-edge laboratories and with access to advanced industrial software, preparing you to tackle challenges in sustainability, advanced materials, and chemical or pharmaceutical processes. The course emphasises practical learning, with opportunities to engage in team-based scenarios and design projects that mirror real-world engineering challenges. The Integrated Engineering Programme (IEP) gives you the opportunity to team up with students across engineering disciplines to solve practical problems and explore complementary topics. Studying at UCL, a global hub for innovation in the heart of London, gives you access to industry events, networking opportunities, and potential placements with leading companies.
This course helps equip you with the skills, technical knowledge, and global perspective to lead in a range of roles, from research and development to management and consultancy.
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What this course will give you
This course equips students with a broad range of career-related skills, including technical expertise in process design, problem-solving and data analysis. They also develop transferable skills such as critical thinking, project management, teamwork, and effective written and oral communication. Ethics, sustainability and safety are embedded in the curriculum. These skills make students desirable across sectors such as the process industries, management consulting, finance, and beyond.
There are excellent career prospects for chemical engineers, both within the UK and overseas. The rewards are attractive, with the average income consistently higher than that of other engineering disciplines (IChemE Salary survey 2024).
UCL’s Chemical Engineering graduates pursue careers in a variety of sectors, with 77.9% in either highly skilled work or postgraduate-level study within 15 months of graduating. Popular industries include accountancy and financial services (20%), IT and technology (14%), manufacturing (8%), consultancy (4%), and engineering (4%). Secured roles range from production and process engineers to management consultants, finance and investment analysts and software developers. Employers include leading organisations such as Deloitte, Accenture, ExxonMobil, BP and Johnson Matthey (Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2023 cohorts).
- Energy, natural resources and the environment
- Scientific research, development and analysis
- Banking and investment
- Policy and government
- Manufacturing
- IT, technology and telecommunications
- Security and intelligence
- Academic research and HE
- Logistics an distribution
- Teaching and other educational activities
- Consultancy
- Retail and wholesale activities
- Accountancy and financial services
- Other professional, scientific and technical activities
- Health and social care
Professional accreditation
This course is fully accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and meets the requirements for education background, in full, for registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
The department does not interview or test candidates. UK-based offer holders are typically invited to visit the department, providing an opportunity to explore the facilities and meet staff.
International students are warmly welcomed, reflecting UCL’s global ethos and enriching the department’s diversity.
Selection
For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.
Apply for this course
You are applying for the Chemical Engineering MEng course. Please note that the study options presented as post-enrolment specialisms will be available for you to choose once your enrolment is confirmed. For application guidance please visit Application guidelines.Course starts: September 2027
UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
Apply for Chemical Engineering MEng to access this study option. Please note that you will need to meet any additional requirements for this study option to be considered.
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