Chemical Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Chemical engineers convert raw materials into essential products and materials that support daily life, including drinking water, household gas, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, silicon chips, and synthetic skin. As innovators, they lead in emerging fields like nanotechnology, carbon capture, and renewable energy, while adeptly balancing economic, safety, and environmental factors. The programme offers a broad range of courses for those eager to apply mathematics and chemistry to real-world problems impacting society.At Edinburgh, we train students to become visionary engineers, critical thinkers, and leaders equipped to address global challenges through chemical engineering principles. With strong industry connections, research-led teaching, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity, we provide opportunities like a paid Year 5 industry project or overseas study. Our research, ranked first in Scotland and third in the UK, focuses on low-carbon transitions, advanced materials, AI-driven innovations, and safer environments, directly enriching the curriculum.