Program Overview
The Chemical Engineering at The University of Edinburgh is a MEng programme in Engineering over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computational Methods for Chemical Engineers
- Introduction to Biochemical Engineering
- Separation Processes
- Process Calculations
- Chemistry and Processes
- Plant Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Thermodynamics (Chemical)
- Engineering Mathematics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Typical offer
The typical offer is likely to be:
- SQA Highers: AAAA.
- A Levels: AAA.
- IB: 37 points with 555 at HL.
Minimum entry requirements
- SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S5 or ABBBB/AABB from S4-S6, to include Mathematics at Grade A and Chemistry; with National 5 Physics at Grade C.
- A Levels: ABB in one sitting, to include Mathematics and Chemistry; with GCSE Physics or Double Award Science at Grade C.
- IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma with 555 at HL to include Chemistry and Mathematics. Diploma must include Physics.
Entry to second year
For direct entry to second year the minimum requirements must be exceeded, including the following:
- SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include Mathematics and Chemistry plus Highers at AB in two other subjects.
- A Levels: A*AA in one sitting, to include Mathematics and Chemistry, or AAA in one sitting, to include Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry.
- IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma with 666 at HL to include Chemistry and Mathematics. Diploma must include Physics.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 23,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,820 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months