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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 2026
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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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9th in the world Chemical Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
Why Imperial?
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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
- 2026
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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
- 2026
Materials Science and Engineering
Investigate materials science and apply this knowledge to engineering projects in this professionally accredited degree.
Start date
- 2026
Materials with Nuclear Engineering
Apply your study of materials to nuclear engineering in this professionally accredited Master’s degree.
Start date
- 2026
Molecular Bioengineering
Explore engineering, biology and chemistry to understand how vital molecular level interactions can benefit human health
Start date
- 2026
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- Molecular Bioengineering with a Year in IndustrySave to Course Compare
Advanced Chemical Engineering
Undertake advanced study in chemical engineering and enhance your knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics and computing.
Start date
- 2026
Advanced Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology
Build an interdisciplinary background in chemical engineering and biological sciences for a career in biotech.
Start date
- 2026
Advanced Molecular Synthesis
Develop skills in synthetic chemistry with a focus on approaches to automate, analyse and understand synthetic processes.
Start date
- 2026
Catalysis: Chemistry and Engineering
Advance your understanding of chemical transformations and how to tackle challenges in the field of catalysis.
Start date
- 2026
Green Chemistry: Energy and the Environment
Acquire the skills and experience required to thrive in the field of green chemistry.
Start date
- 2026
Machine Learning and Process Systems Engineering
Develop coding and mathematical skills relevant to the process industries.
Start date
- 2026
Soft Electronic Materials
Create and optimise new types of electronic materials and devices for a diverse range of applications.
Start date
- 2026
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