Chemical Engineering, BEng (Hons), with industry placement

Chemical engineers innovate materials and technologies that shape the future, designing and developing processes for essential products. This accredited Chemical Engineering programme at Lancaster builds on your chemistry and engineering knowledge while fostering skills in teamwork, communication, design, problem-solving, management, and leadership. The first year provides a broad foundation, shared with other engineering disciplines, covering core themes such as design, materials, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mathematics.In subsequent years, you will delve into specialised chemical engineering modules, tackling real-world problems and enhancing creativity, entrepreneurial, and analytical abilities to boost employability. A mandatory industry placement, typically in the third year, offers practical experience with leading companies, followed by a reflective report. The programme is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), aligning with the CDIO framework, and features teaching by world-class academics with access to state-of-the-art facilities.