Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Chemical Engineers innovate materials and technologies that shape the future, designing processes for essential products. This programme builds on your chemistry and engineering knowledge while fostering skills for a successful career. It emphasises teamwork and communication, starting with a shared first year across engineering disciplines at Lancaster, where you explore core topics like design, materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mathematics, alongside developing problem-solving, management, and leadership abilities.In subsequent years, you can specialise in chemical engineering, tackling real-world problems and enhancing creativity, entrepreneurial, and analytical skills. Options include an industry placement after the second year for practical experience with leading companies. The third year features a group design project addressing economic, safety, ethical, and legislative factors, honing project management and teamwork. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, the programme follows the CDIO framework and offers hands-on learning with cutting-edge facilities.