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MEng, BEng Chemical and Materials Engineering

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The employment opportunities in the field of chemical engineering are far-reaching, with the potential to take you all over the world.

The chemical engineering programmes here at Leeds have also been industrially accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and University of Leeds students are among the top five most targeted by top employers according to The Graduate Market 2022, High Fliers Research, meaning our graduates are highly sought after by some of the most reputable companies in the field.

General Eligibility

A-level: AAA including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.

Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.

Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and International Project Qualification (IPQ): We recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ or IPQ we may make an offer of AAB at A-Level with an A in Mathematics and an A in either Physics or Chemistry.

GCSE: English Language at grade C (4) or above, or an appropriate English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English in lieu of GCSE English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Technical Skills and Applications

  • Introduction to Process Engineering

  • Engineering Science 1

  • Mathematical Techniques 1

  • Materials Science and Engineering

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Foundation Mathematics

  • Fundamentals of Process Chemistry

  • Foundation Engineering Physics

  • Topics in Nanotechnology

  • Introduction to Management

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Mathematical Techniques 2

  • Safety, Health and Environment

  • Process Systems and Applications

  • Engineering Science 2

  • Chemical Thermodynamics

  • Materials Synthesis and Characterisation

3 Year 3

Compulsory modules

  • Design Project (BEng)

  • Separation Processes

  • Reaction Engineering

  • Structural Materials

  • Functional and Nano-Materials

4 Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Research Project (MEng)

  • Chemical Products Design and Development

  • Advanced Reaction Engineering

  • Materials Selection and Failure Analysis

  • Nanomaterials

  • Extractive Metallurgy

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online at 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition at 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 19 in writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL My Best scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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