MEng Chemical Engineering

At Sheffield, chemical engineering isn’t something you just read about in textbooks—you get to live it. From your very first year, you’ll step into spaces where industry-standard tools, real-world projects, and cutting-edge facilities bring your learning to life. The aim is simple: by the time you graduate, you’ll feel confident handling both the theory and the practice of engineering.

Here’s what that looks like in action:

• Diamond Pilot Plant (DiPP) – The UK’s first university-based continuous powder processing plant. You’ll use live data, operate a control room, and explore processes like fuel production and biopharmaceuticals—experience that most students elsewhere only hear about.

• Digital Innovation Zone (DIZ) – Developed with Siemens, this is a ‘living lab’ where you’ll experiment with digital twins, CAD, and live data analytics, gaining the digital skills employers want most.

• Specialist Labs in The Diamond – Including:

  • Analytics labs with distillation, crystallisation, and chromatography equipment.

  • Thermodynamics and fluids labs to test energy and flow in action.

  • Bioanalytical labs for exploring proteins and biological systems.

• Cleanroom Facilities – Perfect for projects in microengineering and precision testing.

• Global Engineering Challenge & Design Week – Team-based projects where you’ll collaborate across disciplines to design and present solutions to real engineering problems—just like in industry.

All of this adds up to a learning experience that’s practical, inspiring, and designed to prepare you for the challenges of modern chemical engineering.

Studying Chemical Engineering at Sheffield opens the door to a wide range of career paths. Many graduates go on to become process engineers, research and development scientists, sustainability consultants, or even specialists in energy systems. Thanks to the strong mix of theory, hands-on lab work, and career guidance built into your degree, you’ll be well-prepared to take that next big step.

Here’s how Sheffield supports your future:

• Personalised career guidance – You’ll have access to the dedicated Careers and Employability team, including one-to-one advice, CV feedback, interview prep, and networking opportunities like the annual Chemical Engineering employability conference.

• Strong graduate outcomes – Around 90% of MEng Chemical Engineering graduates are in work or further study within six months, with 95% in employment or study 15 months after graduating.

• Attractive starting salaries – Sheffield Chemical Engineering graduates typically earn around £32,500 within 15 months, with salaries rising to around £40,000 after five years.

• Industry connections – From your time in the Diamond Pilot Plant and Digital Innovation Zone to the option of a 38+ week industry placement, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience that employers look for.

• Professional recognition – The degree is fully accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), giving you a direct pathway to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)—a credential respected worldwide.

Further Academic Progression:
If you decide to continue your studies, Sheffield offers excellent postgraduate and research opportunities, from PhDs to specialist MScs in areas such as sustainability, energy systems, and advanced chemical processes.