Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Chemical Engineering MEng
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Master degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 29,850 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Chemical Engineering MEng Honours is a four-year degree. It focuses on developing your knowledge and skills across many chemical engineering topics. Its aim is to provide a direct route to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer (CEng). This is one of the industry's most recognisable international qualifications.
You'll deepen your knowledge in more advanced topics during your fourth year. You'll specialise in a field that interests you. This enables you to graduate in your chosen specialism tailored to your career of choice. Specialisms include:
- Bioprocess engineering
- Process control
- Sustainable engineering
More information about these specialisms can be found in the additional information section below.
The fourth year also allows you to apply knowledge to an advanced design project.
We work with industry so your studies reflect the real-world challenges engineers face. You'll have hands-on practical learning and optional industry placements. These give you the opportunity to put your theory into practice. You'll and gain invaluable experience in the sector.
We ensure your practical, professional and academic skills develop through:
- Guest lectures
- Placement opportunities
- Interactions with industry through projects and visits
Professional accreditation and recognition
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
IChemE accreditation means employers will recognise the quality of your degree because it meets high professional standards.
Stage 1
In your first year, you'll cover the core principles of engineering, maths, and science, including chemistry, thermodynamics, the principles of chemical engineering, and engineering mathematics.
Compulsory Modules
- Thermodynamics
- Transfer Processes
- Computing and Numerical Methods
- Data Analysis in Process Industries
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory
- Chemistry
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics I
Stage 2
Your Stage 2 modules will expand on Stage 1, developing existing skills and knowledge while introducing further areas such as reactor engineering, separation processes, and process measurement, dynamics and control.
Compulsory Modules
- Separation Processes 1
- Transfer Processes 2
- Reactor Engineering
- Process Development Science and Analysis
- Thermodynamics 2
- Process Measurement, Dynamics & Control
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory II
- Safety, Risk and Engineering Practice
- Engineering Mathematics II
Stage 3
In Stage 3, you'll complete modules such as process design and economics, design for process safety, and reactor systems engineering. You'll also work on a team project, which will be presented to a panel of sector experts.
Compulsory Modules
- Process Control
- Process Design & Economics
- Separation Processes 2
- Design for Process Safety
- Reactor Systems Engineering
- Process and Product Engineering
- Plant Design
- Chemical Engineering Laboratory III
Stage 4
In Stage 4, you will complete a substantial research project and choose modules in advanced chemical engineering from across our specialisms, including bioprocessing, process control, and sustainable engineering.
Compulsory Modules
- MEng Research Project
- Advanced Design Project
- Bioprocess Engineering
- 16th in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2025 (Chemical Engineering category)
- Global Top 130 University - QS World University Rankings 2025
- Top 150 for Engineering - Chemical - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- Top 140 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 16th in the UK – Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 (Chemical Engineering category)
- Top 25 in the UK and Top 100 in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024
- Global Top 170 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024
With a MEng, you'll be highly employable, and posses many of the most desirable transferable skills such as problem solving and innovation.
Recent graduates have taken up roles including chemical engineer, energy marketing and trading analyst, graduate engineer, process engineer, and technology risk associate, within companies such as Nestle, Nissan, Mott MacDonald, British Steel, Proctor & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser Group, and Amec Foster Wheeler.
Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:
- Problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
- Lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues surrounding safety management and environmental protection
- Industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our degrees
- Industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits
We use case study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance. Teaching is through a combination of:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- computer practice sessions
- extensive practical laboratory work
- group work on case studies and design projects