The Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng at the University of Sheffield is your pathway to addressing critical global challenges in sustainable manufacturing, clean energy, and innovative healthcare. You will develop the expertise to design, control, and optimise chemical processes, applying principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and separation processes to real-world industrial operations. This programme is ideal for aspiring engineers who are passionate about creating tangible solutions in sectors vital to our planet’s future, including energy, food production, and pharmaceuticals. You will gain a deep understanding of both fundamental chemical engineering concepts and their application in data-driven engineering and advanced reaction engineering.
You will study this rigorous MEng programme full-time on campus over five years, including an invaluable industrial placement year. Your learning journey will involve core modules in chemical principles, heat and mass transfer, and process design, complemented by practical experience in specialist facilities like the Diamond Pilot Plant. The curriculum emphasizes systems thinking for sustainability, life cycle analysis, and circular economy principles. Your final year culminates in an independent research project, allowing you to explore cutting-edge developments. You will graduate with advanced technical, research, and professional skills, prepared for impactful careers in diverse engineering roles or further postgraduate study.