Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

What is chemical engineering?
Chemical engineering can be defined as the processing of materials on a commercial scale, ranging from traditional commodities and utilities through to modern, high added-value products. This involves the integration of engineering principles and applications with chemistry and other sciences.

Chemical engineers work in a range of companies manufacturing products as diverse as bulk chemicals, drinks, fine chemicals, food, petroleum products, pharmaceuticals and synthetic fabrics. Their job is to transform raw materials into useful products with a minimum environmental impact. Our Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering programme is intended to equip you with the skills to specialise in environmental aspects of the discipline.


How will I study?
The BEng and MEng degree programmes have common first, second and third years, with all students following the same programme of study for three years. At the end of your second year, you can choose to continue for either a three-year BEng degree or a four-year MEng degree. Both the BEng and MEng will provide you with the same core skills but by choosing to study for the MEng, you will undertake a more substantial project with greater opportunity for specialisation and experience of research methods. We strongly recommend the MEng route if you wish to pursue an engineering career.


Industrial training
Industrial training is compulsory if you pursue the MEng degree curriculum. You will be expected to participate in industrial training during the summer vacation after the second year of study, although participation in other years or multiple-participation is also allowed. All industrial training must last at least 12 consecutive weeks in the same company or institution. If you pursue the BEng degree, you are not required to participate but will be strongly encouraged to do so. Industrial training also provides a great way to identify top career prospects.


Professional accreditation
Our MEng programme is accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and is recognised under the Washington Accord. The MEng degree is also accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our BEng programme is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers as partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)


Career prospects
With our unique combination of chemical and environmental engineering, we are well placed to provide multi-skilled graduates the opportunity to work in a diverse range of industries including energy, environmental services, food, oil and gas and the pharmaceutical sector, as well as government agencies and departments around the world. 

You will be equipped for a career in chemical engineering, working as a professional in areas such as process and product design or plant management or for work in other disciplines benefitting from the technical and problem-solving skills you will have acquired. Additionally, the chemical engineering with environmental engineering degree equips you for a career in environmental engineering, perhaps working as a professional in environment-related functions, such as materials recycling, pollution control or waste treatment.