Chemical Engineering

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Chemical Engineering by The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel. Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact. The first year of study focuses on the basic principles and fundamentals of chemical engineering. In second year, you'll study core chemical engineering areas such as process analysis and statistics, fluid flow and heat transfer and safety. The third year of study include areas such as reactors, biochemical engineering and materials and processes. For BEng students, the final year of study includes particle technology, multiphase systems and process control. The second semester is entirely devoted to the chemical engineering design project. Project work is core to your chemical engineering education, developing your ability to apply technical know-how, manage your time, communicate and negotiate within a team, make decisions and judgements and write and present reports. The BEng degree incorporates a range of major design projects enabling you to bring to the fore all your growing skills in chemical engineering, whether technical or related skills such as teamwork and management. Year 3 of the degree features a mini design project, where you work in student teams on aspects of