Information for applicants to our Chemical Engineering programmes. Chemical engineers drive innovation at scale using scientific principles to design sustainable processes that transform materials and address global challenges. At the University of Edinburgh you will receive world-class teaching and hands-on training from both our academic staff and industry partners, with a focus on grand challenges such as sustainability and climate change, the decarbonisation of the chemical industry, the generation and storage of green energy and biomedical applications. You will benefit from our first-class experimental and computational facilities which will develop your professional skills. Through our design courses you will engage with industry and you will have opportunities to undertake real-world projects and placements, preparing you for a successful career. Programme details Need a refresher of the details of your programme? Our Degree Finder provides information, including what you will study, how you will learn and career opportunities, as well as fees and funding. Our Degree Programme Tables (DPTs) provide detailed information about the structure of the Chemical Engineering programmes, including course content. The detailed programme content for 2025-26 will be available in April. Until then, you can view the 2024-25 DPTs. Please note these may be subject to change. Find out more about Chemical Engineering programmes in the Degree Finder Find out more about the courses you will study in the DPT Sample timetableThis sample timetable is intended to give you an idea about a week in the life of a first year Chemical Engineering student in semester 1. Courses may be subject to change and availability.Click below to view the sample timetable. Chemical Engineering - sample timetable Monday9am to 10am Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (lecture)10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)11am to 1pm Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2pm to 4pm Engineering Principles 1 (seminar) Tuesday9am to 12pm Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (laboratory / workshop)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) Wednesday9am to 10am Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (lecture)10am to 12pm Engineering Principles 1 (Group work)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday9am to 10am Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (lecture)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2pm to 4pm Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (seminar) Friday9am to 10am Chemistry for Chemical Engineers 1A (lecture) Why study Chemical EngineeringWe value our close links to industry. Our Industrial Liaison Board provides guidance on curriculum development and the professional attributes you will need to thrive as a graduate. You will visit local process plants during the second year of your programme to understand how your learning is applied in practice. As part of the MEng Chemical Engineering, you have the option of undertaking your final year project as either a 6-month paid industry placement, 6-month project at an overseas research institution, or as an in-house research project and will be supported by our dedicated placement team. You will learn from our world-leading academics, who are conducting cutting-edge research which directly informs the teaching you receive. All our degrees are accredited by IChemE. Your future career The Engineering Placement Team and the Careers Consultant linked with the School work closely together to support you by providing tailored guidance to the Careers Service’s resources, information about our placement programmes and organising workshops. We also work with employers to foster industry engagement opportunities, both for our industrial placement programmes and wider internship and graduate opportunities. This includes a Careers in Engineering Fair and hosting employer presentations. Careers in Engineering Our community Join the School of Engineering and you will become part of our vibrant student community, with student groups working on everything from rocketry, racecars and robotics, to sustainable engineering projects, Hyperloop technology and more. We even have a dedicated student makerspace where you can design, build and test your own inventions! Clubs and societies Engineering Makerspace Hear from our students Read about the study experiences of our current students and recent graduates of the School. Undergraduate profiles This article was published on 2025-02-04
