The Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng at Queen's University Belfast is designed for aspiring engineers who want to understand and shape the industrial processes that transform raw materials into the essential products of modern life. You will explore the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and reaction engineering, learning how to design, model, and control complex chemical systems. This programme is ideal if you are fascinated by how matter and energy are manipulated on both small and large scales to create everything from pharmaceuticals to advanced materials.
This full-time, on-campus BEng degree is studied over four years, including a significant industry placement. You will develop practical skills through laboratory sessions, computer workshops, and engineering design projects, with advanced modules in areas like biochemical engineering and process integration in later years. During your year in industry, you will gain invaluable professional experience working on real-world projects, often internationally. You will graduate with a strong foundation in chemical engineering and a proven ability to apply your knowledge in a professional setting, prepared for careers in diverse sectors.