University of Greenwich

Course Details

Chemical Engineering (Extended), BEng Hons

Course Description

As the pressing needs of the world gradually shift toward the sustainable supply of energy and raw materials, preservation of natural resources and the environment, and targeted delivery of services and products, new opportunities arise for chemical engineers. This degree programme offers students a range of industrial chemical manufacturing and processing technologies with the inclusion of industrial planning, powder handling and storage, safety and social impact considerations. Process safety, risk and safety tools will be a theme that infuses the whole degree from start to finish. We offer exchange programmes for undergraduate students that gives the opportunity to study and live abroad at a partner university and also opportunities for additional training at industrial facilities. Academic and industry experts will cover a wide range of subject areas relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering. Subject areas covered include: engineering science and fundamentals, separation, particle technology, catalysis and reaction engineering, management, sustainability and process design, pharmaceutical discovery and development, food and beverage and bioengineering. This BEng Hons (Extended) degree programme is identical to the BEng Hons, but also includes a foundation year. The first students from Chemical Engineering at the University of Greenwich will graduate in 2020. The IChemE can only accredit programmes once the first cohort of students has graduated. The University of Greenwich intends to seek accreditation by the IChemE. A programme of accredited further learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. The programme offers entry routes from both Engineering and Chemistry programmes. Please contact us for further details. The aims of the programme are: To provide you with the knowledge and skills to work as a professional engineer with current and future chemical engineering technologies, methods and standards To support you in understanding the pioneering approaches in this field and apply them to the solution of real-world problems To develop your understanding of the chemical engineering industry and prepare you to gain graduate employment.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

These programmes are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to work as a professional engineer. Career options include roles in chemical and process engineering, pharmaceutical industries and food and beverage (one of the largest employment sectors in the UK). You could also pursue postgraduate study.

Chemical Engineering (Extended), BEng Hons University of Greenwich