Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Engineering (H501)

This Chemical Engineering BEng degree is an innovative course that has been developed to equip students with a broad range of knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the chemical and biochemical industry.

The course has been developed according to the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) accreditation guidelines. This innovative approach means modern subjects are taught and delivered through flipped classrooms, problem-based learning and virtual reality.

Throughout their studies, students have access to a new, modern laboratory with equipment and rigs for their experimental work. The latest industry standard engineering software packages are available for students to use in the purpose-built computer laboratories.

This BEng chemical engineering course can be studied full-time over three years, or four years with a placement year.

Brunel encourages students to pursue the placement year option. This time in industry helps students to further prepare for the world of work and they’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when they graduate. If students opt for the placement year, they could find themselves making a difference in the real world working in energy, pharmaceutical or consumer goods.

Brunel Engineers is an annual exhibition that showcases Brunel's engineering talent at its finest. It’s a great way for students to network with key engineering professionals and show them the innovative, creative and enterprising work they have produced during their time at Brunel.

National salary surveys consistently place chemical engineers at the top of the engineering pay scales, meaning students will be studying for a lucrative and successful career with this degree.