Chemical Engineering

We are one of the largest departments of Chemical Engineering education in the UK, providing world-leading engineering solutions to tackle today's global challenges.

100% of research impact rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’

REF 2021

Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering

The Guardian University Guide 2024

Top 5 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Chemical Engineering

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

Study with us

We offer a wide range of opportunities for undergraduate, master's and PhD study.

Research and innovation

Our research has a significant impact and aims to tackle a huge variety of real-world, global issues.

Our research and innovation

Research areas

See how we're tackling some of the biggest global challenges and shaping the societies of our future.

Research areas
Dean of School, Chris Reilly

Our people

We attract and recruit exceptional academics who are leaders in their fields, passionate about what they teach, and at the cutting edge of recent research.