Imperial College London

Undergraduate MEng Chemical Engineering

• Learn from real-world research: You’ll learn about the solutions we’re developing to tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges – like how to make vaccines more stable and how to remove microplastics from wastewater.
• Work in industry-standard facilities: Get hands-on in our Carbon Capture Pilot Plant. One of the only facilities of its kind at a UK university and where you’ll get hands-on in the fight against climate change.
• Get set for a fulfilling career: Our courses lead to careers in chemical engineering, finance and management consultancy. Recent graduates work in leading roles at BP, Bank of America, Deloitte, NHS England and Unilever.

Course overview

Discover how chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries on this professionally accredited course.

You'll apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues as you analyse a range of engineering problems.

This course will help you develop a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of science, mathematics and engineering.

Through this work, you'll build sound practical expertise and engineering judgement and understand the ‘mastery’ concept.

You'll also have the opportunity to tailor the study programme towards your interests through a range of specialist modules as the course progresses.

Environmental effects of chemical operations are highlighted throughout the course, and you'll examine successful control and mitigation methods and key aspects of safety engineering.

Your study reaches Master's level in the fourth year, where your studies will culminate in a substantial research project.

You will also investigate all aspects of the design of a chemical plant.

Your projects throughout the course will see you develop your skills in cutting-edge laboratories available at Imperial, including the state-of-the-art Carbon Capture Pilot Plant.