Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and increasingly biology to the design and operation of industrial processes, from petrochemical refining and pharmaceutical manufacture to food production, energy generation, and advanced materials development. It is a discipline that translates scientific knowledge into real-world processes that must be safe, efficient, reliable, and increasingly sustainable. Distance learning in chemical engineering is particularly well-suited to those already working in technical, scientific, or engineering roles who want to develop their professional credentials and move into or advance within engineering practice.

At the University of Strathclyde this part-time, distance-learning programme is structured over seven years and is designed specifically for practitioners already in the workforce. It is ideal for technicians who want to qualify as engineers, or for engineers and scientists from adjacent disciplines who want to develop expertise in chemical engineering. You will study core chemical engineering subjects including thermodynamics, reaction engineering, mass and heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and process design, building the rigorous theoretical foundation and analytical skills that professional engineering practice requires.

The distance-learning format means you can study from anywhere while continuing in your current role.

You will develop a deep technical understanding of chemical and process engineering alongside the quantitative problem-solving skills that the profession demands, with the flexibility of a mode of study tailored to working professionals.

Graduates of this programme are well-positioned to pursue chartered engineer status through professional engineering bodies and to advance into engineering leadership roles in the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and process industries. Further postgraduate study in chemical engineering or related fields is also an option.