If you like chemistry, physics and maths, enjoy problem-solving and teamwork, and want to apply science in a practical way, then Chemical Engineering could be the course for you. Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st-century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel. Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact. The Department of Chemical & Process Engineering is one of the largest such departments in the UK. We have strong links with employers worldwide and we're particularly pleased with our graduates’ excellent record of achievement.

Chemical engineers are among the best rewarded engineers globally, and work across all sectors of industry from energy and foods to pharmaceuticals and medicine, as well as branching out into other areas such as finance and management. The department works closely with the University Careers Service through every year of our course, to support students in building excellent employability skills and portfolios of experience. Recent job titles include: Chemical Engineer Chemical Process Engineer Engineering Audit Intern Graduate Commissioning Engineer Petroleum Engineer Polymer Scientist Process Engineer Process Improvement Analyst Quality Assurance Associate Research Assistant Surface Operations Engineer Technical Support Engineer