Face engineering challenges that reflect the real world
The University of Greenwich offers the undergraduate course BEng Chemical Engineering and the postgraduate course MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering. The undergraduate degree is accredited by the IChemE.
The School of Engineering pioneers a hands-on approach to learning, and continual improvement and investment has been made to programmes and facilities to ensure students are achieving a high-quality education that will set them up for success.
The chemical engineering laboratory at the University’s Medway Campus was completed in 2018 – it has evolved significantly since then. In this laboratory, students are taught to operate machines, use cutting-edge tools, solve problems and carry out processes reflecting those they may face in their future careers. Since the laboratory's establishment, equipment has been continually updated and upgraded to help students gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies. Recent additions include advanced software for process simulation, as well as new apparatus for studying fluid dynamics and heat transfer.
The laboratory also serves as the hub for innovative research and challenging final year projects. Students have the opportunity to learn under experts and work on a variety of projects, such as optimising reactor design for sustainable processes, exploring new methods of water desalination, or developing efficient energy systems. These projects not only reinforce the theoretical knowledge acquired during different modules but also provide invaluable practical experience.
I decided to join the course because of the great facilities that would help me hone myself to become a great future chemical engineer. High-quality machines, teachings and hands-on experiences help students become prepared for their future work.
Erine Shanley Sarenas, BEng Chemical Engineering
A collaborative approach to learning
Collaboration is a key element of the programme. Students benefit from the expertise of staff within the University’s research units, including the Natural Resources Institute, Medway Food Innovation Centre, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Materials and the Wolfson Centre for Bulk Solids Handling Technology. These collaborations offer students unique opportunities to make connections, as well as gain insights into industry and current research from individuals working at the forefront of their fields. There are also opportunities for students to work in these settings to learn to apply their skills to real-world problems and prepare them for careers in industries including oil and gas, pharmaceutical, food, environmental engineering and many more.
The Chemical Engineering programme at the University of Greenwich is not just about learning today’s techniques but about preparing students to be innovators in their field. We continue to update our facilities, and we remain committed to providing an education that is as dynamic and forward-thinking as the industry itself.
Hamid Salehi, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering
To find out more about studying a chemical engineering undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Greenwich, please see here.
