BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree at Aston University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate course. This program provides students with a choice of pathways, traditional chemical engineering pathway, or a more specialist route in biomedical pathway. The course empowers students to develop a comprehensive understanding of chemical engineering through the combination of key modules, practical experience, and professional placement.Course Content: The program content is designed to give a well-rounded learning experience and includes multi-disciplinary topics such as mathematics, chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences. It moves from a foundation in core chemical engineering principles to more advanced areas including process design, energy efficiency, and biological applications.Key Modules: This course includes key modules such as Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Analytical and Scientific Skills, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Process Control and Instrumentation. The last year of the course focuses on modules like Process Design and Safety, and Biomedical Technologies.Accreditations: The Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), ensuring its relevance to the actual needs of the chemical engineering industry.Future Careers: Graduates of the Chemical Engineering BEng at Aston University benefit from excellent employment prospects. The course prepares students for varied roles in areas such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, environmental protection, and the food and drink industries, with key skills applicable to roles like Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Energy Engineer or Biochemical Engineer amongst others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.