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Chemical with Nuclear Engineering

Imperial College London Rank #790
Degree MEng
Duration 48 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Chemical with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 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 with Nuclear 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

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Chemical with Nuclear Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CORE MODULES
  2. Mathematics 1
  3. Properties of Matter
  4. Chemistry
  5. Thermodynamics 1
  6. Process Analysis
  7. Separation Processes 1
  8. Fluid Mechanics 1
  9. Heat and Mass Transfer
  10. Mastery for Engineers
  11. Business for Engineers 1 - Engineering Ethics and Work Behaviour
  12. PRACTICAL WORK
  13. You carry out projects in chemical engineering laboratories on the use of computing, and on process design:
  14. Matlab
  15. Foundation Labs
  16. Design Project
  17. CORE MODULES
  18. Mathematics 2
  19. Process Dynamics and Control
  20. Thermodynamics 2
  21. Reaction Engineering 1
  22. Industrial Chemistry
  23. Biochemistry
  24. Fluid Mechanics 2
  25. Heat Transfer
  26. Separation Processes 2
  27. Mastery for Engineers
  28. Business for Engineers 2 - Economic Evaluation of Projects
  29. PRACTICAL WORK
  30. Projects in this year include computer-aided design of reactors and process control, the use of computer-controlled pilot plants and further laboratory work.
  31. CORE MODULES
  32. Safety and Loss Prevention
  33. Strategy of Design
  34. Fluid Mechanics 3
  35. Particle Mechanics
  36. Reaction Engineering 2
  37. Environmental Engineering
  38. Numerical Methods
  39. Introduction to Nuclear Energy
  40. Nuclear Chemical Engineering
  41. Mastery for Engineers
  42. Business for Engineers 3 - Running a Commericial Organisation
  43. PRACTICAL WORK
  44. The above modules are complemented by a variety of projects:
  45. Discovery Labs
  46. Techno-economic project
  47. Flow sheeting Project
  48. Mechanical Design Project
  49. Advanced Chemical Engineering Practice \x96 industrial internship or a research project (lasting for one or two terms)
  50. Advanced Chemical Engineering Design Practice \x96 a major plant design project
  51. Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics (Chemical Engineering)
  52. Nuclear Materials (Materials)
  53. Nuclear Reactor Physics (Mechanical Engineering)
  54. Mastery for Engineers
  55. You also have a wide choice of optional modules from across the Faculty of Engineering which allows you to tailor the programme to your interests. This currently includes:
  56. Advanced Bio Process Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
  57. Advanced Process Operations (Chemical Engineering)
  58. Advanced Process Optimisation 1 (Chemical Engineering)
  59. Clean Fossil Fuels (Chemical Engineering)
  60. Colloids & interface Science (Chemical Engineering)
  61. Downstream Separation in Biotechnology (Chemical Engineering)
  62. Dynamic Behaviour of Process Systems (Chemical Engineering)
  63. Dynamical Systems in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering)
  64. Long Research Project (Chemical Engineering)
  65. Membrane Science (Chemical Engineering)
  66. Modelling of Biological Systems (Chemical Engineering)
  67. Pharmaceutical Process Development (Chemical Engineering)
  68. Process Heat Transfer (Chemical Engineering)
  69. Product Characterisation (Chemical Engineering)
  70. Transport Processes in Biological Systems (Chemical Engineering)
  71. Design-led Innovation and New Venture Creation (Mechanical Engineering)
  72. Computational Finance (Computing)
  73. Biomechanics (Material)
  74. Biomaterials (Materials)
  75. Computational Fluid Dynamics (Aeronautics)
  76. NanoMaterials (Materials)
  77. Optimisation (Electrical Engineering)
  78. Languages
  79. Lessons from History
  80. Advanced Creative Writing
  81. Global History of Technology and Industry
  82. Science Culture and Society Extended Essay
  83. Philosophy of Mind
  84. Science and Beauty
  85. Science and Humanism
  86. Technology, Justice and Security
  87. Visual Culture, Knowledge and Power
  88. Accounting
  89. Entrepreneurship
  90. Finance and Financial Management
  91. Innovation Management
  92. Managerial Economics
  93. Managing Organisations
  94. Marketing
  95. Strategy Management
  96. Sustainable Business

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

A-levels
  • All applications that meet the minimum grade requirement of A*AAA or A*A*A will be considered.
  • Actual offers may vary and the majority of offers are A*A*AA to include:
  • A* in Mathematics
  • A* or A in Chemistry
  • Remaining A-levels in relevant subjects including Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, and Economics
  • We also consider GCSE achievements, or their equivalent.
Chemical Engineering with a Year Abroad
  • If you are applying for a course with a year in France, Switzerland, Spain or Germany you must show ability in the appropriate language. A pass at grade A in GCSE, or a pass at AS-level, will usually be required. You must be willing to continue language study once at the College.
International Baccalaureate
  • For students following the International Baccalaureate, all applications that meet the minimum grade requirement of 39 points overall will be considered. This should include:
  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 6 in Chemistry at higher level
  • 6 in Physics, Biology or Economics at higher level
  • Actual offers may vary and the majority of offers typically require an overall score of 41 points overall, to include:
  • 7 in Mathematics at higher level
  • 7 or 6 in Chemistry at higher level
  • 7 or 6 in Physics, Biology or Economics at higher level

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

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  • Start Date May 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months