I have always enjoyed STEM subjects, and after completing my A levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths and looking at what courses were available, I discovered that Chemical Engineering covered a wide range of disciplines including all three of the subjects I had taken at A level. In addition to this, the engineering aspect offered a new challenge to me, which I found more appealing than courses in pure chemistry/biology.

What I love most about Chemical Engineering at Loughborough is the wide range of content covered within the course. The modules available include biology, chemistry, maths, economics and business. The highly varied subjects included within the course enable a broad development of skills beyond engineering, whilst still maintaining a strong focus on the fundamentals. This has meant it has been easy for me to stay fully engaged with the course over the three years, as there has always been something new and challenging each semester. This has also encouraged me to look for placements/internships beyond the field of Chemical Engineering when I have found something particularly interesting within one of my modules.

The teaching quality in the Department of Chemical Engineering is excellent; the number of resources available online combined with the in-person tutorials and lectures give a very rounded learning experience. I have been particularly impressed this year throughout the pandemic of how much in-person teaching has been available and how the University has dealt with the restrictions throughout the year.