Master in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study MEng

Tuition is £32,160; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 1, 2027.

The Master in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study MEng is a 5-year degree program at the University of Birmingham, England, for students who have completed a bachelor's degree. This program helps students develop advanced knowledge and skills in chemical engineering, with a focus on industrial applications and research.

The curriculum includes subjects like chemical and energy engineering, transport phenomena, and process design, as well as optional modules in areas like petrochemical engineering, healthcare technologies, and energy economics. Students will also undertake an industry-linked design project and a research project, and have the opportunity to take a year-long industrial placement.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as chemical engineers, process engineers, research and development managers, energy managers, or engineering consultants, working in industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, or food processing.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.