MEng Chemical with Nuclear Engineering at Imperial College London

Chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries, such as those concerned with the manufacture of chemicals, food, fuel and pharmaceuticals.

The Department of Chemical Engineering was founded in 1912 and undergraduate degrees were first formally taught from 1937.

On this professionally accredited course, you will learn to apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues.

Students on this course will be fully qualified in Chemical Engineering but will also take a series of specialist modules which will give you a basis for employment in the nuclear and related industries.

All Chemical Engineering students study the same core programme for the first two years, covering fundamental science and mathematics and how these apply to practical engineering problems.

Throughout your programme of study, you will develop a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of science, mathematics and engineering and use this to build sound practical expertise and engineering judgement.

You will study core chemical engineering subjects and will be able to demonstrate your competency in these subjects through the use of the ‘mastery’ concept. There is a particular emphasis on mathematics throughout the programme, and we are working on processes to enhance student engagement and response in this topic through the use of gaming apps. 

As the course progresses, you will cover more specialist content, relevant to the nuclear engineering component of the course.

Your study reaches Master’s level in the fourth year, with advanced modules and a substantial research project. Studying to this level means that graduates require fewer years of work experience to become a Chartered Engineer.

Environmental effects of chemical operations are highlighted throughout the course, with an emphasis on successful control and mitigation. There are also major optional modules in which environmental technology themes can be taken further. Attention to safety engineering is closely integrated with many of the modules and in most projects, a safety audit is required.