Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineering converts the discoveries of chemistry into the large-scale processes that produce the materials, fuels, pharmaceuticals, food products and industrial chemicals that modern societies depend on. It is an engineering discipline grounded in the sciences of heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and reaction kinetics, applying these principles to the design and optimisation of continuous processes that must function reliably and safely at industrial scale. At the University of Hull, this four-year full-time degree benefits from its geographic location in one of the UK's most significant chemical and process engineering regions, with access to major industrial sites and training facilities that give the programme a practical grounding unusual even among strong chemical engineering departments.

You will build the mathematical and scientific foundations of the discipline before moving into process design, reactor engineering, separation processes, process control, safety engineering and sustainability assessment. Hull's programme is accessible, with a typical entry tariff of around 88 points, making it a genuine route into a demanding profession for students who have the aptitude and commitment but may not have attended the most selective schools. The four-year duration provides the depth that accreditation as a chemical engineering degree demands, and the departmental environment is described as supportive and closely mentored.

Chemical engineers are among the most versatile of all engineering graduates, working in oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, specialty chemicals, polymer processing, water treatment, renewable energy and environmental consultancy. Graduate roles include process engineer, project engineer, research scientist and operations engineer, and the profession offers excellent long-term earning potential and strong routes to chartered engineer status through the Institution of Chemical Engineers. Postgraduate study and industrial research are also well-trodden paths.