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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H801

Chemical Engineering

Imperial College London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£10,050Per Year (Home)
£39,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MEng (Hon) Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Discover how chemical engineers bring about innovation and improvements in process industries on this professionally accredited course. You'll apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues as you analyse a range of engineering problems. This course will help you develop a strong foundation in the fundamental principles of science, mathematics and engineering. Home/uk fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £45,500 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Mathematics for Engineers
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Process Design and Control
Environmental Impact and Safety Engineering
Master's Research Project
UCAS Code:H801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*A*A

Our minimum entry standard is A*A*A overall, to include: A* in Chemistry A* in Mathematics A in Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Further Mathematics or Physics If you’re studying four A-levels, we prefer the fourth to be in Physics, Biology, Further Mathematics, Business Studies or Economics at grade A. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

International Baccalaureate

40 points

7 in Mathematics* at higher level 7 in Chemistry at higher level 6 in Biology, Business Management, Economics or Physics at higher level *Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level with no preference.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed Home fee Home fee 2027 entry £10,050* per year Fees to be confirmed *Home tuition fees In England and Wales, the UK government sets the maximum tuition fee (known as a 'fee cap') chargeable by universities for Home students. Imperial’s Home fees for undergraduate courses starting in 2027 will align with this cap, which means that, subject to parliamentary approval, they are expected to be £10,050. Home fees explained It

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Imperial College London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£31,000£39,000£65,000
3 years£34,500£45,500£57,500
5 years£45,000£60,500£84,000

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 38% above UK average salary
This course
£45,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 83% above UK average salary
This course
£60,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01-09). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Imperial College London

Imperial College London offers Chemical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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