Chemical Engineering MEng - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Levels 6 and 7

Final award and programme/pathway title

MEng Chemical Engineering

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
Ord Chemical Engineering
DipHE Chemical Engineering
CertHE Chemical Engineering

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UFJ15002 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UFJ15002 600 credits and 300 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Engineering (Bachelor), Engineering (Master)

Other internal and / or external reference points

The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes : UK-SPEC (Engineering Council UK); Accreditation of Chemical Engineering degrees - a guide for university departments and assessors - based on learning outcomes - for Master and Bachelor level degree programmes (IChemE).

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Programme Leader

THORPE Rex (Chst Chm Eng)

Date of production/revision of spec

14/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • Produces graduates of Chemical Engineering of high employability
  • Produces graduates able to apply chemical engineering skills from mathematical modelling of whole systems through the detailed analysis of unit operations to practical process operation
  • Produces graduates capable of contributing to the needs of the wider chemical industry in the context of current economic, social and environmental pressures
  • Produces graduates who are able to undertake research within the discipline
  • Provides an education that satisfies the educational part of the requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer through accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Mathematics relevant to chemical engineering K CertHE
Basic scientific principles relevant to chemical engineering K CertHE
Analysis and design of both single and combinations of process units found in the chemical and process industries K DipHE
Management tools including economic evaluation of commercial projects K Ord, BEng (Hons)
Laboratory techniques relevant to experimental work and the knowledge to analyse the results of chemical engineering experiments K CertHE, DipHE fundamental measurements for the Cert HE; applied / advanced methods for the Dip HE and beyond
Team-working, including the ability as a team to design a whole chemical process, to operate a whole chemical process and conduct a feasibility study of a multi-disciplinary engineering project K Ord, BEng (Hons), MEng
Analyse and solve mathematical, scientific and engineering problems C DipHE
Analyse and design unit operations C DipHE
Analyse and describe industrial activity with respect to its sustainability C DipHE
Analyse and understand chemical engineering and related systems up to the global scale C Ord, BEng (Hons)
Understand the purpose of an experiment and so draw conclusions from the analysis of data C CertHE
Prepare and understand flow sheet drawings etc. as used by chemical engineers in practice C CertHE, DipHE basic introduction for the Cert HE
Evaluate and choose between potential designs and projects C Ord, BEng (Hons)
Write a critical literature survey on a research topic C MEng
Perform chemical engineering experiments P CertHE
Use current commercial chemical engineering simulation software such as ChemCad and HYSYS P DipHE
Run a pilot scale chemical process P Ord, BEng (Hons)
Draw up a flow sheet of a chemical production process including effluent treatment P Ord, BEng (Hons)
Write up a significant piece of research to a standard that might be published. P MEng
Use scientific evidence and logical thought in the presentation of ideas T Ord, BEng (Hons)
Use general IT tools including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as Matlab T CertHE
Effectively use process and equipment simulation tools such as ChemCad and HYSYS T DipHE
Write formal reports that are well organised and effective T CertHE
Give oral presentation that are well organised and effective T Ord, BEng (Hons)
Work effectively as part of a group and provide leadership if required T Ord, BEng (Hons)
Describe basic machine learning and artificial intelligence approaches to solving engineering problems KT
Use a programming language to perform basic process simulation, optimisation, statistical analysis and parameter estimation CP

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Integrated Master's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and 7). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Honours) (360 credits)
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Integrated Master's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of 600 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6, 7 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Honours) (360 credits)
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG1078 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY Compulsory 15 1
ENG1080 SCIENCE PRINCIPLES FOR ENGINEERS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1081 MASS AND ENERGY BALANCES Compulsory 15 1
ENG1083 TRANSFERABLE AND LABORATORY SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
ENG1084 MATHEMATICS 1 Compulsory 15 1
ENG1085 MATHEMATICS 2 Compulsory 15 2
ENG1086 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Compulsory 15 2
ENG1089 FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG2094 CONTROL Compulsory 15 2
ENG2109 TRANSFER PROCESSES Compulsory 15 2
ENG2111 SEPARATION PROCESSES 1 AND HYSYS Compulsory 15 1
ENG2121 HEAT TRANSFER AND LABORATORY Compulsory 15 1
ENG2122 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS Compulsory 15 2
ENG2127 COMPUTATION FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS Compulsory 15 1
ENG2129 REACTION ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 2
ENG2128 ENGINEERING SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

N/A

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG3184 ADVANCED REACTION ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 1
ENG3185 SEPARATION PROCESSES 2 Compulsory 15 1
ENG3186 ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1
ENG3187 ADVANCED MASS TRANSFER Compulsory 15 1
ENG3190 PROCESS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
ENG3192 DESIGN PROJECT MENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Compulsory 45 2

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

N/A

Year 4 - FHEQ Level 7

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGM001 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN PROJECT Compulsory 30 1
ENGM072 OPTIMISATION AND DECISION MAKING Compulsory 15 1
ENGM078 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Optional 15 2
ENGM215 BIOMASS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 2
ENGM217 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTION Optional 15 2
ENGM218 PROCESS SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INTEGRITY Optional 15 2
ENGM219 REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSING Optional 15 1
ENGM275 RESEARCH METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 1
ENGM282 CHEMICAL PRODUCT DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM255 ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL Optional 15 1
ENGM214 PROCESS MODELLING AND SIMULATION Optional 15 1
ENGM290 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT Compulsory 30 2

Module Selection for Year 4 - FHEQ Level 7

Plan A - 90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits optional (choice of 2 from 4 modules)

Plan B - 2 compulsory and 2 optional in Semester 1; 1 compulsory and 2 optional in Semester 2.

ENGM001 - Compulsory, Plan A only
ENGM072 - Compulsory, Plan A only
ENGM072 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM275 - Compulsory
ENGM290 - Compulsory
ENGM282 - Compulsory, Plan B only
ENGM078 - Optional
ENGM214 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM215 - Optional
ENGM217 - Optional
ENGM218 - Optional
ENGM219 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM255 - Optional, Plan B only

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG1078 ENGINEERING MATERIALS AND SUSTAINABILITY Compulsory 15 1
ENG1080 SCIENCE PRINCIPLES FOR ENGINEERS Compulsory 15 1
ENG1081 MASS AND ENERGY BALANCES Compulsory 15 1
ENG1083 TRANSFERABLE AND LABORATORY SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
ENG1084 MATHEMATICS 1 Compulsory 15 1
ENG1085 MATHEMATICS 2 Compulsory 15 2
ENG1086 INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Compulsory 15 2
ENG1089 FLUID MECHANICS & THERMODYNAMICS Compulsory 15 2

Module Selection for Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

N/A

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG2094 CONTROL Compulsory 15 2
ENG2109 TRANSFER PROCESSES Compulsory 15 2
ENG2111 SEPARATION PROCESSES 1 AND HYSYS Compulsory 15 1
ENG2121 HEAT TRANSFER AND LABORATORY Compulsory 15 1
ENG2122 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS Compulsory 15 2
ENG2127 COMPUTATION FOR CHEMICAL ENGINEERS Compulsory 15 1
ENG2129 REACTION ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 2
ENG2128 ENGINEERING SYSTEMS AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 1

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

N/A

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENG3184 ADVANCED REACTION ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 1
ENG3185 SEPARATION PROCESSES 2 Compulsory 15 1
ENG3186 ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1
ENG3187 ADVANCED MASS TRANSFER Compulsory 15 1
ENG3190 PROCESS OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT Compulsory 15 2
ENG3192 DESIGN PROJECT MENG CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Compulsory 45 2

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

N/A

Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGP011 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long

Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) - Professional Training Year

N/A

Year 4 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 7

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
ENGM001 MULTI-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN PROJECT Compulsory 30 1
ENGM072 OPTIMISATION AND DECISION MAKING Compulsory 15 1
ENGM078 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Optional 15 2
ENGM215 BIOMASS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY Optional 15 2
ENGM217 INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM PRODUCTION Optional 15 2
ENGM218 PROCESS SAFETY AND OPERATIONS INTEGRITY Optional 15 2
ENGM219 REFINERY AND PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSING Optional 15 1
ENGM275 RESEARCH METHODS IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Compulsory 15 1
ENGM282 CHEMICAL PRODUCT DESIGN Optional 15 1
ENGM255 ADVANCED PROCESS CONTROL Optional 15 1
ENGM214 PROCESS MODELLING AND SIMULATION Optional 15 1
ENGM290 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH PROJECT Compulsory 30 2

Module Selection for Year 4 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 7

Plan A - 90 credits of compulsory modules and 30 credits optional (choice of 2 from 4 modules)

Plan B - 2 compulsory and 2 optional in Semester 1; 1 compulsory and 2 optional in Semester 2.

ENGM001 - Compulsory, Plan A only
ENGM072 - Compulsory, Plan A only
ENGM072 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM275 - Compulsory
ENGM290 - Compulsory
ENGM282 - Compulsory, Plan B only
ENGM078 - Optional
ENGM214 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM215 - Optional
ENGM217 - Optional
ENGM218 - Optional
ENGM219 - Optional, Plan B only
ENGM255 - Optional, Plan B only

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) N
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) Y
Dual degree N

Other information

Students may be initially registered on the BEng programme and transfer to the MEng programme provided their academic performance in FHEQ level 5 is at the appropriate standard.

Students can transfer to MEng programme from the BEng programme at any time up to entry of FHEQ Level 6 provided they meet the MEng requirements. To remain on the MEng Programme or to transfer in from the BEng programme, a student, in addition to the normal progression requirements, is required to achieve an aggregate mark of at least 50% at the end of FHEQ Level 5. Students should have attained a weighted aggregate mark based on their FHEQ Level 4 and 5 performances of at least 50% prior to entering FHEQ Level 6. Students dropping below an aggregate mark of 50% in FHEQ level 6, but otherwise satisfying the normal progression requirements, will be required to transfer to the corresponding BEng programme. All completed MEng assessments will be transferred to the equivalent BEng programme and will then be assessed according to the BEng assessment procedure. This will require them to complete a BEng Individual Project at level FHEQ 6 before they can be eligible for the BEng award.

Quality assurance

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2022/3 academic year.