Chemical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Chemical engineers design, operate, and optimise chemical and physical processes to convert raw materials into valuable products, while ensuring safe and environmentally friendly disposal of by-products. This Swansea University course equips students with skills for modern process engineering, including analytical tools to solve industry problems and a pathway to Chartered Engineer status. It features industrial visits to companies like Valero and Tata Steel, with modules covering areas such as fluid mechanics, reactor design, and environmental engineering across four years.Key facilities include atomic force microscopy, fermentation rigs, and membrane separation systems. The program is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers, providing industry recognition, and includes a conditional offer guarantee subject to entry requirements. Typical studies encompass foundational topics in year one, advancing to complex fluids and industrial practice in later years.