2014/15 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Chemical and Mineral Engineering (Industrial) Year 3 Placement

Total credits: 600

Entry requirements:

Normally 3 A-levels or equivalent at grades AAB, including two of mathematics, physics, chemistry or another science subject. GCSEs or equivalent in English, mathematics, physics and chemistry are required if not offered at A- or AS-level.

Alternative qualifications (eg IB, Foundation or Access course, Scottish Highers, etc) at a comparable level will also be considered.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

School of Process, Environmental and Materials Engineering (SPEME)

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Programme specification:

At the end of the programme students should be able to:
- understand basic and detailed engineering concepts relevant to the minerals, chemical and related process engineering industries;
- use accurate standards of analysis and enquiry relevant to the minerals industry;
- develop and evaluate engineering solutions to a range of basic and complex problems encountered within the industry;
- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information relevant to the industry;
- demonstrate appropriate technical competencies relevant to the minerals industry;
- use a range of acquired knowledge, abilities and personal skills in order to pursue a successful career in the chemical, minerals and related process engineering industries.

Minerals and metals are essential to modern life and the minerals industry forms part of a huge, world-wide raw materials sector. This programme is designed to produce graduates who want a successful career in the minerals, chemical and related process industries.

The modular structure adopted in level 1 (including bridging modules in mathematics, physics and chemistry) allows students with a varied A-level background to become familiar with relevant underpinning science and engineering. Students will also be introduced to a range of transferable technical skills designed to enable them to analyse and communicate technical information and data during the course and in their later professional career, together with an introduction to design project working as a team.

Level 2 is designed to introduce more complex science and engineering concepts and includes individual and group project work as well as practical laboratory classes. Because of the commonality in the first 2 years, students will be able to transfer from other Chemical Engineering programmes in SPEME up to the end of level 2.

Level 3 provides an appropriate standard of subject-specific material to enable BEng Honours graduates to pursue a successful career in the minerals industry. This includes a mix of relevant topics from both the minerals and chemical sectors. Students also undertake a major group process plant design project.

Level 4 builds upon the material in the previous year and introduces topics with a more research and innovation flavour, including a major individual research project linked to an industrial problem, so that MEng graduates are equipped for a successful career in a wide variety of areas within their chosen industry. Furthermore, the MEng will be accredited by the IChemE or IM3, so that graduates can apply for subsequent registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) following a suitable period of post-graduation experience.

Students on the MEng programme are also eligible for the ICLP (International Corporate Leadership Programme) scheme run by the Keyworth Institute, which allows selected students to enhance their business and management knowledge by taking appropriate modules in levels 3 and 4, and summer placements at the end of years 2 and 3. MEng students are also eligible to study abroad or take an industrial placement for a period of one year.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory module:

Year5 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment, Learning Context]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

Optional modules:

Last updated: 05/03/2014

Disclaimer

Browse Other Catalogues

• Undergraduate module catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate module catalogue
• Undergraduate programme catalogue
• Taught Postgraduate programme catalogue

Errors, omissions, failed links etc should be notified to the Catalogue Team.PROD