BEng Hons Chemical Engineering

At Nottingham, chemical engineering isn’t just about theory—you’ll be putting ideas into practice from the very beginning. Whether you’re running experiments in our teaching labs, learning how to use industry-standard software, or tackling real design problems with your classmates, you’ll be building the skills that employers look for.

Here are some of the hands-on experiences that make this course stand out:

• Pilot-scale engineering rigs – Work with equipment like distillation columns, fluidised beds, heat exchangers, and batch reactors. These aren’t small demonstrations—they’re large, industrial-style systems designed to give you experience that feels close to the real workplace.

• Chemistry and process labs – You’ll carry out practical experiments that teach you not only the science but also how to record and analyse data like a professional engineer.

• Final-year design and research projects – Bring everything together in a team project where you take on a real client-style brief, designing processes or testing innovative solutions in advanced labs with expert support.

• Digital learning and simulation – Alongside the lab work, you’ll use engineering software and simulation tools to model chemical processes, helping you understand how theory translates into practice.

• Dedicated study spaces – From group project rooms to the engineering computer labs and the university’s award-winning libraries, you’ll always have access to spaces that support collaboration and independent study.

A Nottingham chemical engineering degree opens up a wide range of careers. Graduates often step into roles like process engineer, research and development scientist, energy analyst, or environmental consultant—jobs where they can make a real difference in industries that shape the future. Thanks to the mix of practical experience and strong academic reputation, employers know Nottingham engineers are ready to contribute from day one.

Here’s how the university helps you take that next step:

• Dedicated careers support – The Careers and Employability Service is available to you throughout your degree and even after you graduate. From CV checks and practice interviews to careers fairs and direct employer networking, you’ll have support every step of the way.

• Strong employment outcomes – Around 88.7% of Nottingham chemical engineering graduates are in graduate-level jobs or further study within 15 months. The average starting salary is around £30,400, showing the high value placed on this degree.

• Industry connections – Nottingham works closely with companies like BP, Pfizer, Unilever, GSK, ExxonMobil, Jacobs, Arup, and Mars. This means you’ll benefit from guest lectures, placements, and career opportunities with some of the biggest names in engineering.

• Professional recognition – The course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), ensuring your degree is recognised worldwide and helps towards professional chartered status.

• Diverse destinations – Graduates don’t just stick to one industry; they go into pharmaceuticals, energy, food and drink, environmental consultancy, and even government roles—showing how versatile the degree is.

Further Academic Progression:

If you’d like to continue your studies, Nottingham gives you an excellent springboard into further education. Many graduates progress to Master’s programmes in areas like clean energy or biotechnology, or go on to PhD research, taking their expertise even deeper.