BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering at University of Hull

A BEng accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) covering the design, construction and operation of processes that turn raw materials into products such as food and drink, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, energy and fuels. Students use process safety training and a real-time 3D simulation of a chemical process plant.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year or placement year)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years)  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a common engineering year covering mathematics, fundamentals of engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, programming and an engineering design challenge. Year 2 covers transport processes, chemistry and biochemistry, process control and instrumentation, process safety, chemical thermodynamics and process simulation, and separation processes and particle technology. A third-year design project is sponsored by industry.

Career pathways

The Humber region hosts over 350 engineering and process companies; graduates work for Associated British Foods, Croda, Smith and Nephew, Ineos, RB, BP and Siemens Gamesa. Students receive free membership of IChemE and the Energy Institute.

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