Undergraduate degrees

Chemical and process engineers help to manage natural resources, protect the environment, control health and safety procedures, and recycle materials, while developing and managing processes. As a chemical and process engineer you could become involved with nuclear industrial companies, environmental departments or local and government agencies. Our Chemical Engineering courses share a common first two years, which means you have the freedom to switch courses up until the end of your second year.

We also teach Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies and Management BEng.

Accredited degrees: Our chemical engineering courses are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students.

Hands-on learning: Put your learning into practice through project work with access to our specialist facilities, including state-of-the-art research laboratories and our virtual engineering environment that gives you hands-on experience in chemical plant operations.

Flexible degrees: Enhance your learning by choosing to take a study abroad year or industry placement, which develops your independence and is attractive to employers. 

Career prospects: Our graduates are highly sought after by leading employers. 92% of UK based graduates from our chemical engineering programmes are in graduate level employment such as professional or managerial work within 15 months of graduation (Graduate Outcome Survey 2019/20).

Research-led learning: Our globally recognised research feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn with the latest thinking.

Global community: When you choose to study at the University of Leeds, you'll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world.

Supporting your studies: We support you from the moment you arrive to help you adjust to studying at university, and you'll be guided through your course by your personal tutor. We’re proud to have been awarded Silver Athena SWAN status which shows our strong commitment to equality.

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