MEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Chemical Engineering is concerned with the design and operation of processes that convert materials and energy into higher-value products such as pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, energy products, polymers, fuels, semiconductors, batteries and coatings. Students combine applied sciences, engineering, technology, finance and management to design, build and run economical, ethical and sustainable facilities. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. The five-year MEng includes a placement year in industry in year 3 and is aimed at high-calibre students aspiring to study Chemical Engineering at the highest levels.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 5 years full-time | Intake: 2027/28 academic year | Study mode: full-time (integrated, with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five-year integrated Masters including a year-3 industry placement; students funded by the placement provider may be paid during the placement year.

Career pathways

Chemical Engineering degrees lead to careers across renewable energy, safety, chemicals, the environment and waste management. The School works with employers including Eli Lilly, MSD, Pfizer, Alexion, AbbVie, GSK, Shell, Petronas, BP, Invista, Seagate and Johnson Matthey. Graduates may continue to PhD study or to the School's MSc programmes in Net Zero Engineering or Biopharmaceutical Engineering.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer AAA at A-level including Mathematics and at least one of Chemistry (preferred), Biology, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), Physics, Software Systems Development or Technology and Design. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate counts, with a Distinction* equated to an A. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H2 in Mathematics and a Science subject. International Baccalaureate: 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and a relevant Science (Chemistry preferred); if Chemistry or Physics is not at Higher Level, GCSE Chemistry and Physics at B/6 or Double Award Science BB/66 is needed (Standard Level 5 accepted in lieu). Access courses are not considered (apply for the BEng). Graduates: minimum 2:2 with subject requirements met. GCSE English Language C/4 required; applicants without Chemistry or Physics at A-level need GCSE B/6 in both or Double Award Science BB/6,6. Last year's profile was six GCSE passes at B/6 or better including Mathematics. Offers are normally based on three A-levels; repeat candidates require BBC at first attempt; interviews are not normally held. Applicants not eligible for the MEng are automatically considered for the BEng. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent acceptable qualification. Applications are made through UCAS; the University does not normally interview candidates.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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