MEng Chemical Engineering
Course overview
The MEng Chemical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is a five-year full-time or part-time course through distance learning. The course gives students both a degree and a master’s degree. The programme equips students with skills in process design, control, project engineering, and reaction engineering, among others. The course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers and has a high employability rate.
MEng Chemical Engineering is taught through lectures, workshops, lab work, guest lectures from experts, individual and group presentations, and research. Assessment methods include formal exams, mid-term class tests, online quizzes, written coursework, research projects, and design and project reports.
Entry requirements
International applicants need to submit their academic transcripts or certificates of previous qualifications. They also need to submit a personal statement and proof of English language ability.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have an A in Maths and three other subjects, and at least a B in Chemistry from high school or secondary school (known as Highers in Scotland). This is the standard qualification needed.
- The minimum requirement is a B in Maths and Chemistry, with A's and B's in other subjects.
- International students who do not meet the grade requirements can apply for Undergraduate Foundation Programmes or International Year Two.
English Proficiency:
- International applicants from non-English speaking countries must show proof of English ability with an IELTS score of at least 6.0.
- Those who do not meet the English requirements can take the Pre-sessional Academic English and Study Skills or British Council UK Pre-Sessional (Off-Campus).
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course will have the skills and knowledge to have jobs such as:
- Process engineer
- Health, safety & environment (HSE) engineer
- Pharmaceutical production engineer
- Energy analyst or engineer
- Bioprocess engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying MEng Chemical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is £29,350. This fee can be changed every year by the university.
Admission
Applicants who want to study MEng Chemical Engineering from the University of Strathclyde can apply through UCAS or the university’s admission portal. Applicants can contact AHZ Associates for a free consultation on all admission processes.
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