Planit


Chemical Engineering

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Paisley Campus

Content

Chemical engineers are involved in the design, operation and management of plants and processes resulting in products that influence our wellbeing and quality of life. The course combines academic study, hands-on experience and group projects to ensure you develop the essential practical and communication abilities required by employers in the 21st century process industries. You will study engineering, mathematics and chemistry principles; gain practical experience through laboratory work and use world-class process simulation tools such as Aspen Suite and Ansys Fluent. IT software is tailored to engineering students and includes MathCad, Polymath, AutoCAD and Microsoft Productivity Suite.

Entry Requirements

2023 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB including Maths and Chemistry plus English at National 5 at B.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths and Chemistry plus English at National 5 at B.

Progression Routes

Chemical engineers are consistently among the most highly paid graduates of any subject, due mainly to their major responsibility for capital investment projects.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H811

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Science

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy