Chemical engineering
Turn raw materials into useful solutions essential to the way we live
Chemical engineering converts raw materials into solutions – from the food we eat to the energy that powers the modern world
What is chemical engineering?
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Change the world Chemical engineers find solutions to real-world problems
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From creating essential everyday products, to pioneering advances in carbon capture and nuclear engineering
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3rd in the UK Chemical Engineering Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
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1st in the UK Engineering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research
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8th in the world Chemical Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
Why Imperial?
Pioneer solutions that benefit the world around you in a rapidly developing field
Access outstanding facilities, including the world’s most advanced Carbon Capture Pilot Plant in an educational facility
Gain highly transferable skills and hands-on experience, while learning alongside world-leading researchers
Courses
Explore our courses and choose from a wide range of chemical engineering areas and specialisms
Chemical Engineering
Apply scientific, engineering and business principles to a variety of complex practical issues in this accredited Master's degree.
Start date
- 2025
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Materials Science and Engineering
Develop your appreciation of materials science and engineering and build your research expertise through to Master's level.
Start date
- 2025
Materials Science and Engineering
Investigate materials science and apply this knowledge to engineering projects in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2025
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Apply your study of materials to nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited Master’s degree.
Start date
- 2025
Molecular Bioengineering
Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health
Start date
- 2025
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Advanced Chemical Engineering
Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering and enhance your knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and computing.
Start date
- 2024
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology
Gain a firm foundation in the science and engineering of biological processes.
Start date
- 2024
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Materials Engineering
Gain the confidence to design and develop selected pharmaceutical processes using process analytical tools
Start date
- 2024
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Process Systems Engineering
Develop an understanding of the mathematics relevant to systems engineering.
Start date
- 2024
Advanced Molecular Synthesis
Analyse the approaches designed to automate, analyse and understand synthetic processes.
Start date
- 2024
Catalysis: Chemistry and Engineering
Advance your understanding of chemical transformations and how to tackle challenges in the field of catalysis.
Start date
- 2024
Green Chemistry, Energy and the Environment
Acquire the skills and experience required to thrive in the field of green chemistry.
Start date
- 2024
Molecular Engineering
Develop the cross-disciplinary expertise to work on exciting challenges at the interface of science and engineering.
Start date
- 2024
Soft Electronic Materials
Create and optimise new types of electronic materials and devices for a diverse range of applications.
Start date
- 2024
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