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Our MEng Chemical Engineering with Industrial Year program empowers you to influence and redefine the future of chemicals, fuels, products, processes, and services. Push your limits while acquiring both theoretical foundations and hands-on expertise essential for a thriving career in chemical engineering. The University of Birmingham boasts one of the UK's most significant hubs of chemical engineering expertise, providing exceptional opportunities to develop both technical and transferable skills. Our strong connections with top multinational corporations enable exciting industry partnerships, while our faculty includes globally recognized leaders in their disciplines. This unique combination of academic rigor and practical application prepares you to tackle contemporary challenges...and solve problems that haven't even emerged yet.
At the conclusion of your second year, you can choose to undertake an industrial placement year, allowing you to put classroom knowledge into practice. We maintain robust relationships with numerous major corporations to support your placement search, including industry giants like Procter & Gamble, Unilever, BP, EDF, ConocoPhilips, PepsiCo, Jaguar/Land Rover, ExxonMobil, Cadbury, AstraZeneca, Johnson Matthey, and GlaxoSmithKline, alongside small and medium-sized enterprises. Placement typically requires successful completion of the company's interview process. Many students return from their industrial year with renewed confidence in their abilities and knowledge. This experience not only clarifies future career aspirations but also expands your professional connections.