Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH10
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £34000 | £38500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £33000 | £29000 - £40500 | £30500 - £49500 |
All CAH10 courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30004 | £33626 | £39966 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26953 - £33624 | £28084 - £41453 | £32035 - £49203 |
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Course Description
Chemical engineers contribute to society by helping to manage resources, protecting the environment and controlling health and safety procedures. If you have an aptitude and fascination for how the physical world works, are interested in how chemical reactions and the physical properties of matter can be harnessed to create world-changing technologies, and want to contribute positively to making the life of the human race better, then you should consider Chemical Engineering.
Chemical engineering is concerned with manipulating the chemical, biochemical or physical state of substances in order to convert raw materials into products in a safe and cost-effective manner. For example, petrol, plastics and the synthetic fibres which make up much of our clothing are all derived from oil which is extracted from the ground as a mixture of oil, water and gas.
Our MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering degrees deliver the learning outcomes required of any general chemical engineering degree programme giving our graduates the opportunity to find employment across the broad spectrum of chemical engineering employers. Our location in Aberdeen, the energy capital of Europe, and our engagement with local industry means that our students have the opportunity to engage with the local upstream oil and gas industry from the moment they commence their studies. The University has embarked on a major programme of refurbishing and upgrading the facilities. This has seen the addition of a new dedicated chemical engineering teaching laboratory and the development of state-of-the-art computing & learning spaces within the School of Engineering.
The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years you specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin third year.
It is possible to move between MEng and BEng and this can be accomplished at any point until the second half session of fourth year. Successful BEng candidates will be offered the chance to change to the MEng and there is no quota, meaning that if grade requirements are met that transfer is guaranteed.
Chemical Engineering at Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 50% | Protective service occupations |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Please note: For Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering, an SQA Higher or GCE A Level or equivalent qualification in Chemistry is required for entry to Year 1, in addition to the general engineering requirements.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £26100 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £26100 | year 1 |
| EU | £26100 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| International | £24800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £24800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
H810
University Rankings
of University of Aberdeen
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings
Positions of University of Aberdeen in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Aberdeen in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #4
- #24
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- Chemical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #733
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #6
- #814
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- Chemical Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Aberdeen
About University of Aberdeen
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 83% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | 195 | Aberdeen |
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Biochemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London |
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Chemical Engineering with Science Foundation Year and Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 78% | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £23620 | 161 | Southampton |
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Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 92% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £29110 | 156 | Sheffield |
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Chemical Engineering (with a placement year) MEng | University of Bradford | 91% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 108 | Bradford |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Brunel University | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | 129 | Uxbridge |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 96% | 10% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 123 | Hull |
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Chemical Engineering MEng | University of Bradford | 68% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 131 | Bradford |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University College London | 76% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 178 | London |
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Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Aston University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21100 | - | Birmingham |
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FAQ about Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £34000 3 years after graduation and £38500 after graduation.
- Protective service occupations (50%), Customer service occupations (15%), Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Teaching Professionals (5%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 83. This means that 83% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Chemical Engineering. It is ranked #24 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Chemical Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.
- Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 195 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Chemical Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024