School of Chemical and Process Engineering

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Materials Science and Engineering MEng, BEng

Our new undergraduate degree teaches you the concepts underpinning materials science, with transferable skills to equip you for a career in this fast-moving field.

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Coronavirus (covid-19)

The health and wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors is our top priority

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Top 100

in the world for Chemical Engineering

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020

Over 80%

of our research activity is

'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Top 10

in the UK for Chemical Engineering

The Complete University Guide 2021

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Undergraduate degrees

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Research and innovation

The breadth of our capabilities and expertise allows us to take a true ‘atoms-to-products’ approach to process engineering and design, with impact across virtually all industrial sectors, including oil and gas, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, consumer products, foods and feeds, advanced materials and devices, and environmental protection.

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Leeds in top five for teaching in National Student Survey

National Student Survey results reveal that Leeds has retained its position…

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RSC award for Leeds-led nuclear consortium

A Leeds-led partnership has received the Royal Society of Chemistry’s…

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International Women in Engineering Day 2020

Join us in celebrating International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) on…

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Prestigious Margaret Steel scholarship awarded to three EPS students

The award, in memory of Dr Margaret Steel, is a generous £1000 prize awarded…

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Postgraduate Virtual Open Days

Monday 30 November 2020 - Saturday 5 December 2020

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Working with business

We have an expert team, which supports our academics to exchange vital knowledge and experience with industry and other organisations.

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Short courses

We offer a range of short courses, which are linked to our research and specifically designed for people in industry.

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Schools outreach

We deliver events and activities to showcase this fascinating subject area to students at schools and colleges across the UK.

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Equality and Inclusion

The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset.

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