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Chemical Engineering

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Begin your journey towards a challenging yet rewarding career in chemical engineering by studying at the subject's birthplace: Manchester.

In the four-year Chemical Engineering MEng degree you will not only learn the fundamentals of this key subject; you'll also have the opportunity to specialise in an advanced area of your choosing - including energy, separation and modelling - so you can dig even deeper into the theme that interests you most. The fourth year also allows you to carry out a research project and write a dissertation in a specific area.

At Manchester, all of our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), meaning your education will equip you to graduate with an industrially approved degree. There will be emphasis on the technical aspects of chemical engineering, and these revolve around managing the behaviour of materials and chemical reactions, as well as predicting and manipulating compositions, flows, temperatures, and pressures of solids, liquids and gases.

This is balanced with process safety and sustainability, which are inherent to all of our programmes. The latter is heavily embedded within your third-year design project. Here, you will undertake an open-ended team project to design a complete production process. Examples have included the sustainable production of chemicals such as propylene oxide and ethylene glycol from waste, and our design teams have won more IChemE Macnab-Lacey Prize for their efforts than any other university.

Modules

https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2027/03848/meng-chemical-engineering/

Assessment method

Our degrees are assessed by a combination of examination and coursework, designed to allow you to demonstrate your ability and develop a wide range of transferable skills. For example, our first and second year laboratories are assessed by a range of methods to develop the complementary transferable skills that will be vital in the workplace, including:

  • technical report

  • presentation

  • interview

  • poster display

Your third year design project is assessed by group and individual design reports, a group presentation and an individual interview, with peer assessment also incorporated.

The fourth year research project is assessed by the final dissertation, as well as a poster presentation and interview.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H801
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H801
Institution code:
M20
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

AAA including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics.

If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

Typical Contextual Offer: AAB including A in Mathematics and B or above in Chemistry or Physics.

Find out more about contextual admissions .

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and at least one from Chemistry or Physics.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Mathematics and grade A in either Chemistry or Physics and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.

English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

AS

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Access to HE Diploma

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. Access to HE Diplomas will normally only be considered in conjunction with A-levels. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information before applying.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/IGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSEIiGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language

Scottish Advanced Higher

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and at least one from Chemistry or Physics.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Mathematics and grade A in either Chemistry or Physics and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.

English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

Extended Project

The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

We consider the Technical Diploma in Engineering. We require grades DD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics.

We accept Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches only.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A Levels or equivalent to be included within this.

We require minimum grade A from the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate to be considered for the course.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic department (s) you plan to apply to.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grade M plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering. We require grades DDD plus A-level Mathematics at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering or Applied Science. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma in Engineering. We require grade D plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering. We require grade D plus A-level plus A-level Mathematics at grade A and A-level Chemistry or Physics at grade A.

The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate course.

Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester International Foundation Programme are required to achieve grades AAA, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics. We also require grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or EAPPU, with all sub tests at Grade B.

Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Programme are required to achieve AAA, including Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics. We also require grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or EAPPU, with all sub tests at Grade B.

We will accept both Integrated Mathematics and Technical Mathematics.

Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the Admissions Team to check if their qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
PTE Academic7070 overall with no sub-test below 70.
TOEFL (iBT)9090 with no subscore below 22.
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.5.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either: - GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade 4/C - IGCSE English as a Second Language grade 8. We accept the following boards: CAIE, Oxford AQA and Pearson Edexcel. - IELTS 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.5 - TOEFL iBT 90 with no sub-test below 22 - Pearson PTE 70 overall with no sub-test below 70 - An acceptable equivalent qualification Where specified, we also require grade 1 or 2 in the Oral Exam component of the IGCSE English Language qualification.https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We operate contextual admissions meaning many applicants receive an offer and are admitted at least one grade below standard entry requirements. Entry requirements for applicants meeting contextual admissions criteria are listed next to the standard entry requirements on course profiles.

Contextual admissions means we consider your application in context helping us to ensure everyone has a fair chance of getting into Manchester. The data we use is automatically provided on your UCAS form.

Learn more on the University of Manchester website

International entry requirements

The University welcomes applications from appropriately qualified candidates across the world. We value global talent and are proud to receive applications from a wide range of educational systems and national backgrounds.

Because international qualifications vary widely, it is not possible for us to list entry information for every country on this page. If your country is not listed below, please contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist you: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/contact-international-team/ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/country-specific-information/

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The tuition fees for 2027 are yet to be confirmed.

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