The Chemical Engineering MEng at Queen's University Belfast equips you to tackle complex challenges in converting materials and energy into essential everyday products. You will explore the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, understanding how processes at the molecular level translate to large-scale industrial applications, from pharmaceuticals to sustainable energy. This programme is ideal for students with a strong aptitude for applied sciences and mathematics, who are eager to develop proficiency in designing, operating, and managing efficient, ethical, and sustainable production facilities. You will gain expertise across core chemical engineering disciplines, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction engineering.
This full-time, on-campus MEng degree is studied over four years, integrating core chemical engineering subjects with practical laboratory work, computer workshops, and engineering design projects. In your later years, you will delve into advanced topics such as biochemical engineering and sustainable energy systems, directly linked to the university's research. You will undertake a major research project and develop professional skills, preparing you for roles in process design, plant operation, research and development, or further postgraduate study, with graduates highly sought after by industry worldwide.