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Chemical engineering degrees

Study in specialist laboratory facilities at our Medway Campus where you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to become a professional chemical engineer, using the latest equipment and simulation software.

Understand the world, then change it

Could you be a catalyst for change like Shivani? Watch our chemical engineer in action around our high-tech laboratories.

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Our courses

You can study chemical engineering full-time, part-time, take a sandwich course with an industry placement. Take your study further with our Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc with or without an industrial placement.

Advanced Chemical Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

Combine learning of chemical & process engineering with key experience in industry. Apply for our MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Industrial Practice.

  • Mode: Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Engineering

Advanced Chemical Engineering, MSc

Develop your expertise in chemical and process engineering and build the skills for future careers with an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Engineering

Chemical Engineering (Extended), BEng Hons

This chemical engineering degree includes a foundation year. It has been designed with leading companies to meet the needs of future engineers.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Engineering

Chemical Engineering with Industrial Practice, BEng Hons

This part time degree in chemical engineering will enable you to boost your skills in chemical manufacturing and processing technologies.

  • Mode: Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Engineering

Chemical Engineering, BEng Hons

This chemical engineering degree prepares you for successful careers in chemical and process engineering, pharmaceuticals and food production.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Engineering

Engineering - Research, MPhil/PhD

Explore new ground in engineering with a research degree (MPhil/PhD). Enjoy world-class facilities and laboratories for ground-breaking research.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Medway Campus
  • Subject: Chemical engineering; Civil engineering; Computer engineering; Construction; Electrical and electronic engineering; Engineering; Engineering management; Mechanical engineering

Take a Virtual Tour

Our virtual tours are a great way to get a feel for where you'll be studying. Explore the facilities we have on offer below.

Why Greenwich is great for chemical engineering degrees

Studying chemical engineering at our Medway Campus, you will benefit from great facilities, including a new dedicated chemical engineering laboratory. There are accessible ways to enter our degree courses, and you'll have the option to attend field trips and boost your workplace skills.

Spotlight on Engineering Society

All University of Greenwich current students are welcome to join Engineering Society.

Careers that impact everyday lives

Chemical engineering can offer so many different career opportunities. Starting salaries are good too.

Chemical Engineering - a vast and flexible field

Read why Natalia Adebanwo made the decision to study chemical engineering at the University of Greenwich.

Discover our Medway Campus

The Faculty of Engineering and Science is located in Chatham, Kent. Get a sense of what our Medway Campus is all about.

Why Medway?

Communities and societies

Our active student-led societies offer a space for personal and academic growth, as well as new opportunities to make lasting friendships. Students can take part in activities throughout the year, both through the department and via the wider Students’ Union.

Research and partnerships

Chemical engineering academics are currently researching a range of areas including particle technology, desalination, additive manufacturing, food engineering, and sustainable design.

Join us as a research student

If you have a research proposal related to chemical engineering, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.

Contact

fes-research-office@gre.ac.uk

Working with industry

Our expert staff, industry-standard facilities and research expertise can help your business grow.

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Greenwich Research & Enterprise

Contact

020 8331 7867

Pioneering engineering research at the University of Greenwich

Pioneering engineering research at the University of Greenwich- Read more

Our experts

Dr Susantha (Jeff) Dissanayake

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Dr Kaushika Hettiaratchi

Academic Portfolio Leader in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering

Professor Kyriakos Porfyrakis

Professor of Engineering

Dr Hamid Salehi

Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Dr Amin Taheri

Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering; Teaching Lead, School of Engineering; IET Accreditation Lead, School of Engineering

Further information

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Find out how our world-class faculties excel in a diverse range of fields and disciplines.

Why Greenwich?

Our historic campuses in London and Kent offer first-class facilities, inspiring teaching and a friendly, diverse community.

Our faculties

We help students achieve academic excellence in a diverse range of disciplines and fields – through our excellent faculties.