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Chemical Engineering

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 26 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine (also known as Imperial College London)
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Course summary

Discover how chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries on this professionally accredited course.

You'll apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues as you analyse a range of engineering problems.

This course will help you develop a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of science, mathematics and engineering.

Through this work, you'll build sound practical expertise and engineering judgement and understand the ‘mastery’ concept.

You'll also have the opportunity to tailor the study programme towards your interests through a range of specialist modules as the course progresses.

Environmental effects of chemical operations are highlighted throughout the course, and you'll examine successful control and mitigation methods and key aspects of safety engineering.

Your study reaches Master's level in the fourth year, where your studies will culminate in a substantial research project.

This work will see you investigate all aspects of the design of a chemical plant.

Your projects throughout the course will see you develop your skills in cutting-edge laboratories available at Imperial, including the state-of-the-art Carbon Capture Pilot Plant.

Professional accreditation
This degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

With a professionally accredited degree, you’ll be able to demonstrate to employers that you have achieved an industry-recognised standard of competency. Professional accreditation also provides international recognition of your qualifications, which you can use to launch a career abroad.

With this integrated Master’s degree, you’ll fully meet the educational requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Becoming a Chartered Engineer can further enhance your career prospects and earning potential. It demonstrates your competencies and commitment to lifelong learning – providing you with recognition in your field and greater influence and opportunities.

In addition to your degree, you’ll receive the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) upon completion of this course. This associateship is awarded by one of our historic constituent Colleges.

Modules

Course Modules

We recommend reviewing our course page for the latest information regarding the curriculum (including core and optional modules) and course structure, as this information may be subject to periodic change.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chemical Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

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

Start dates

  • 26 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:
I50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Imperial College London 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:
I50
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
A*A*A

Our minimum entry standard is AAA overall, to include:

A* in Chemistry
A* in Mathematics
A in Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Further Mathematics or Physics

If you’re studying four A-levels, we prefer the fourth to be in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, Business Studies or Economics at grade A.

General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 40

7 in Mathematics* at higher level
7 in Chemistry at higher level
6 in Biology, Business Management, Economics or Physics at higher level

*Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2D2D3

D2 in Chemistry
D2 in Mathematics
D3 in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics or Economics

https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/chemical-engineering/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
The Department plans to hold interview days as part of the selection process. Check our course listings at www.imperial.ac.uk for further information and updates on this.
Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT)
Admissions test All applicants for Chemical Engineering are required to take the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT). You will need to complete the following papers: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2 and Chemistry. You must register in advance and take the test at an authorised assessment centre. Please see the admissions test page for more information.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
Cambridge English AdvancedCFor pre-2015 test, the College requires grade C overall. If your test result is 2016 onwards, the College requires 176 overall with 169 in all elements/bands
IELTS (Academic)6.5Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 6.0 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
PTE Academic62Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 56 is required in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.
TOEFL (iBT)92Score above refers to overall score. Additionally, a score of 4.5 is required in all bands. Imperial will continue to accept old TOEFL iBT taken before 21 January 2026. Our requirement is 92 overall with 20 in all bands. Results must be within 2 years of course start date in order to be valid.

For further information on the College English entry requirements and a full list of accepted tests and grade requirements, please visit the College website URL detailed below.https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/english-language/

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 adopt holistic approach to admissions at Imperial College London, with all applicants individually assessed, using their application, and the outcomes of interviews & test result where relevant. Our contextual admissions approach means that our selectors consider any additional barriers you are facing, which may affect your ability to show us your potential through your grades. When we make an offer for a place to study at Imperial, we set conditions that you have to meet.

Learn more on the Imperial College London website

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.

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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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

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

*Please note that home fees can be subject to government changes.

Tuition fees at the overseas chargeable rate for 2027 entry are still to be confirmed.

Tuition fee rates at overseas chargeable rate for 2026 entry are published at www.imperial.ac.uk on our course listings, which provide an indicative cost, noting that fees are likely to be subject to increases in line with inflation as per the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value.

For further information on fees, funding, loans and grants, see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate/

For further information on fee status eligibility see: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/fee-status/

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 2

We’re offering up to £5,000 each year through our Imperial Bursary scheme for eligible Home undergraduates.

If your household income remains under £70,000 a year, you’ll automatically qualify for every year of your course.

Find out more about the Imperial Bursary Scheme on our website.

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