The Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) with placement year at Aston University is your pathway to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer, equipped to tackle global challenges in climate change mitigation, clean energy, and sustainable technology. If you are driven to apply scientific principles to solve complex, real-world problems and innovate for a sustainable future, this degree is designed for you. You will explore core chemical and biochemical engineering principles, alongside essential mathematics, programming, and digital tools, preparing you for a dynamic and impactful career in a vital global industry. This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over five years, including an integrated placement year offering invaluable industry experience.
Your learning journey will involve a blend of theoretical study, practical laboratory work, and significant design projects, including a major final-year Chemical Engineering Major Design Project. You will develop expertise in areas such as process design, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, separation processes, and reaction engineering, utilising advanced simulation and digital tools. During your EPS Placement Year, you will gain practical experience within the industry. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for roles in process design, research and development, and project management within the chemical, energy, and pharmaceutical sectors.