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Course Summary: March 6, 2022
Chemical Engineering
MEng Honours
UCAS code: H813
Full time
4 years
Next start date: September 2022
This double-accredited Chemical Engineering degree will equip you for a
rewarding career at the forefront of science and technology.
Fees (per year)
Home: £9250
International: £25200
Entry requirements
A Level: AAB
IB: 34 points
UCAS Institution name and code:
NEWC / N21
Page 1 of 18Course overview
This four-year degree provides a direct route to becoming a Chartered Chemical
Engineer (CEng), one of the industry's most recognisable international
qualifications.
Hands-on practical learning and optional industry placements will give you the
opportunity to put your theory into practice and gain invaluable experience in the
sector.
Nurturing you into a professional engineer with the skills and knowledge to
make a real difference in the world, you'll gain a broad level of expertise across
areas such as thermodynamics, plant design, and process control.
BEng or MEng?
Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees provide a pathway to
becoming a Chartered Engineer. This is one of the most recognisable
international engineering qualifications.
Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
You don’t need to study any more qualifications after your degree to work
towards chartered status.
Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to Chartered Engineer status.
However, you’ll need to complete further study, such as an approved master’s
degree.
Your course during COVID-19
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the
programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to
make changes due to significant disruption.
Given the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the commitments
outlined are subject to guidelines that may be in place from time to time.
View our COVID-19 Study page
Page 2 of 18, which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for
the academic year 2021-22.
See our terms and conditions and student complaints information
Additional information
Flexible degree structure
All of our Chemical Engineering degrees (except our Industry degree), cover the
same study programme for the first three years. This means that transfer
between our degrees (except the Industry degree) is possible up to the end of
Stage 3 should you find your interests change, providing you achieve the
appropriate academic standard.
Transfer to or from our Industry degree is also possible up to the end of Stage 2,
providing you achieve the appropriate academic standard.
Quality and ranking
18th in the UK - The Complete University Guide 2022 (Chemical
Engineering category)
19th in the UK - Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 (Chemical
Engineering category)
Top 200 for Engineering - Chemical - QS World University Rankings by
Subject 2021
Professional accreditation
All of our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers
(IChemE) and the Institute of Measurement and Control.
IChemE accreditation means employers will recognise the quality of your
degree because it meets high professional standards.
Page 3 of 18All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body.
Modules and learning
Modules
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year,
and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically
to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies
and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the
Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year.
This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
In your first year, you'll cover the core principles of engineering, maths, and
science, including chemistry, thermodynamics, the principles of chemical
engineering, and engineering mathematics.
Modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Chemistry 25
Thermodynamics 10
Page 4 of 18Transfer Processes 25
Principles of Chemical Engineering 25
Computing and Numerical Methods 10
Data Analysis in Process Industries 5
Engineering Mathematics I 20
Your Stage 2 modules will expand on Stage 1, developing existing skills and
knowledge while introducing further areas such as reactor engineering,
separation processes, and process measurement, dynamics and control.
Modules
Compulsory Modules Credits
Separation Processes 1 20
Transfer Processes 2 20
Reactor Engineering 10
Process Development Science and
10
Analysis
Thermodynamics 2 10
Process Measurement, Dynamics &
10
Control
Chemical Engineering Laboratory I 10
Safety, Risk and Engineering Practice 20
Engineering Mathematics II 10
In Stage 3, you'll complete modules such as process design and economics,
design for process safety, and reactor systems engineering. You'll also work on a
team project, which will be presented to a panel of sector experts.
Modules
Page 5 of 18Compulsory Modules Credits
Process Control 2 10
Process Design & Economics 15
Separation Processes 2 15
Design for Process Safety 10
Reactor Systems Engineering 15
Process and Product Engineering 10
Plant Design 40
Chemical Engineering Laboratory II 5
In Stage 4, you will complete a substantial research project and choose modules
in advanced chemical engineering from across our specialisms, including
bioprocessing, process control, and sustainable engineering.
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Chemical
Engineering
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
CME8128 MEng Research Project
CME8120 Advanced Design Project
CME8127 Bioprocess Engineering
Page 6 of 18Candidates shall take optional modules to the value of 20 credits from the
following list:
CME8038 Sustainable Industry
Process Control – Design of Digital
CME8104
Control Algorithms
CME8118 Stability and Sustainability of Materials
Process Control – Design of Robust
CME8103
Control Algorithms
CME8124 Multivariate Methods
Candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the
following list:
CME8107 Process Intensification
CME8119 Advanced Transport Processes
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Bioprocess
Engineering
Candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:
Page 7 of 18CME8127 Bioprocess Engineering
CME8128 MEng Research Project
CME8120 Advanced Design Project
CME8124 Multivariate Methods
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the
following list:
Process Control – Design of Digital
CME8104
Control Algorithms
CME8038 Sustainable Industry
Process Control – Design of Robust
CME8103
Control Algorithms
CME8118 Stability and Sustainability of Materials
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the
following list:
CME8107 Process Intensification
Page 8 of 18CME8119 Advanced Transport Processes
MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Process Control
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules totalling 110 credits:
CME8128 MEng Research Project
CME8120 Advanced Design Project
CME8127 Bioprocess Engineering
Process Control – Design of Robust
CME8103
Control Algorithms
Process Control – Design of Digital
CME8104
Control Algorithms
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the
following list:
CME8107 Process Intensification
CME8119 Advanced Transport Processes
Page 9 of 18MEng in Chemical Engineering with Honours in Sustainable
Engineering
All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules totalling 110 credits:
CME8127 Bioprocess Engineering
CME8128 MEng Research Project
CME8120 Advanced Design Project
CME8038 Sustainable Industry
CME8118 Stability and Sustainability of Materials
All candidates shall take an optional module to the value of 10 credits from the
following list:
CME8107 Process Intensification
CME8119 Advanced Transport Processes
Information about these graphs
Page 10 of 18We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available
to us. They combine data on the planned delivery and assessments of our
courses in 2021-22 with data on the modules chosen by our students in 2020-21.
Teaching time is made up of:
scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities
with a member of staff present
structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to
support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students
undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision
Teaching and assessment
Teaching methods
Newcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skills they will need thanks
to our strong links with industry experts and focus on industry skills, including:
problem-based learning for the first three years based around industrial
case studies – excellent preparation for life as a professional engineer
lectures delivered by practising industry experts covering issues
surrounding safety management and environmental protection
industry representation on our Board of Studies with direct input into our
degrees
industry links with over 100 chemical engineering companies, resulting in
sponsorship and placement opportunities and plant visits
We use case study-led teaching, so your learning has real-world relevance.
Teaching is through a combination of:
lectures
tutorials
seminars
computer practice sessions
Page 11 of 18extensive practical laboratory work
group work on case studies and design projects
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Assessments
Examinations – practical or online
Interviews
Presentations
Projects
Reports
Skills and experience
Research skills
During your final year, you'll undertake an in-depth research project, culminating
in a research dissertation and a poster presentation. This is carried out within the
School, in UK industry, or at a partner institution.
Business skills
You'll be able to obtain first-hand experience of working in the sector with an
optional placement between stages 3 and 4. You'll also have the opportunity to
get involved in Stubrew – a student enterprise commercial brewery.
Practical skills
Your learning will be reinforced through:
Page 12 of 18practical sessions carried out in our Pilot Plant and Millennium Lab
real-world engineering projects informed by industry-leading companies
use of industry-standard chemical engineering software in our dedicated
computer suites
access to the latest equipment in our state-of-the-art BioLab
Opportunities
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in
your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in
the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure
your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 3 and 4.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning
into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year.
Placements are subject to availability.
Find out more about work placements
Work placement
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in
your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in
the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure
your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning
into practice and developing your professional expertise.
Page 13 of 18If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year.
Placements are subject to availability.
Find out more about work placements
Facilities and environment
Facilities
You'll have access to a great range of facilities and equipment during your time
at Newcastle, including:
a state-of-the-art BioLab, providing access to a range of small-scale unit
operations and the latest equipment
Page 14 of 18a recently upgraded pilot plant laboratory
modern bench-top experimental equipment
an interactive video teaching system
high-specification fume cupboards for handling volatile chemicals
two dedicated computing suites, running specialised industry-standard
computer software
Support
To support you in your studies, all new students entering year 1 or year 2 will
receive:
a tablet so you can download the online learning resources you'll need for
your course (helping us to make our campus more sustainable)
a start-up pack containing essential personal protective equipment
You'll be supported by a personal tutor (an academic member of staff)
throughout your degree. They can help you with academic and personal issues.
You'll also have access to a peer mentor (a fellow student) in your first year. They
can help you settle in and answer any questions you have.
Your future
With a MEng, you'll be highly employable, and posses many of the most
desirable transferable skills such as problem solving and innovation.
92% of our 2016/2017 graduates were in work or further study within six months
of graduating*. Many of our graduates go on to work for high-profile employers
within sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, energy, oil and gas,
environment, and biotechnology.
Page 15 of 18Recent graduates have taken up roles including chemical engineer, energy
marketing and trading analyst, graduate engineer, process engineer, and
technology risk associate, within companies such as Nestle, Nissan, Mott
MacDonald, British Steel, Proctor & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser Group, and Amec
Foster Wheeler.
*Destinations of (undergraduate, UK and EU) Leavers from Higher Education
Survey 2016/17
Industry links
We're proud of our strong industry links, which will open up a wealth of
opportunities for networking, placements, and development during your studies.
Consultants from industry deliver classes on current industrial practice, providing
the latest insight into issues such as safety and sustainability.
Engineers from the British Chemical Engineering Contractors Association
(BCECA) deliver sessions on chemical plant design that reflects current industrial
practice. These engineers are from:
ABB
Air Products
Aker Solutions
Bechtel
Costain
Fluor
Honeywell UOP
Johnson Matthey
KBR
McDermott
SABIC
Wood Group
Worley Parsons
Make a difference
Page 16 of 18Careers support
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country,
and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of
opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Visit our Careers Service website
Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are
recognised by countries outside of the UK
Check the government’s website for more information.
Page 17 of 18Find out more...
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