University of Greenwich
Chemical Engineering MEng
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Chemical Engineering MEng and other courses in Engineering at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Engineering.

Overall student satisfaction
65 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH10

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £27500 £26000 £30500
25-75 percentile range £23000 - £30000 £19500 - £33000 £24000 - £39500


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30004 £34063 £39731
25-75 percentile range £26953 - £33624 £27400 - £41840 £31149 - £50019

Course Description

This chemical engineering course includes three years’ study at Bachelor’s level plus a year leading to a Master’s degree. It’s excellent preparation for a successful chemical engineering career.

The MEng Chemical Engineering covers cutting-edge research, new technologies and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering. Subjects include engineering science, particle technology, management, pharmaceutical development and bioengineering. You will also explore a range of chemical manufacturing and processing technologies and learn how pioneering approaches in chemical engineering can solve real-world problems.

At the end of your final year, you'll graduate with a Master's degree, a valuable qualification that is attractive to employers. Career options include roles in the chemical and process engineering, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries.

What you should know about this course:

  • This course has been designed in consultation with the IChemE and leading companies
  • Top 20 in the UK (The Complete University Guide, 2021)
  • You'll have opportunities to secure work placements with leading industrial companies and solve some of the world’s most difficult challenges
  • This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Engineering MEng at University of Greenwich

40% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Process, plant and machine operatives
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Sales occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Sales occupations

Grading & Study Time

- Students are assessed through a combination of course work, exams and practical assessment where relevant. **-Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade.** Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering

Qualification requirements

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Chemical Engineering, MEng, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Chemical Engineering MEng

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £16150 year 1
International £16150 year 1
EU £17000 year 1
International £17000 year 1

Additional fee information

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Average student cost of living in London

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:

January 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)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #27 
    • #35 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #47 
    • #1138 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

List of 214 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Greenwich - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
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