2021/22 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
MEng, BEng Chemical and Nuclear Engineering
Programme code: | MEBE-C&NE | UCAS code: | H891 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr D Harbottle | Contact address: | d.harbottle@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
A-level: AAA including Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.
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 Chemical and Process Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Chemical and Process Engineering
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Engineering
Programme specification:
Programme Aims
At the end of the programme students should:
- understand the baseline and advanced principles of Chemical Engineering and how these apply to the nuclear industry;
- be capable of performing accurate analysis within the rigorous standards expected by the nuclear industry;
- have the ability to define problems and develop/evaluate solutions for both basic and complex chemical engineering issues in the nuclear industry;
- have demonstrated the capability to use techniques to acquire and analyse data and chemical engineering information relevant to the nuclear industry;
- be able to demonstrate a range of professional competencies that are relevant to the nuclear industry and show a clear understanding of the regulatory, safety and professionalism expectations of the nuclear industry;
- be able to deploy a range of technical and personal skills in order to pursue a successful career in the nuclear industry in the broadest sense.
Distinctiveness of the programme
The programme is designed to produce graduates who want to pursue a successful career in the chemical, nuclear and related 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 a nuclear-related 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. In both cases, experiments and projects will have a nuclear flavour and/or cover specific nuclear-related topics. Because of the commonality in the first 2 years, students will be able to transfer from other Chemical Engineering programmes in SCAPE 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 nuclear industry. This includes a mix of relevant topics from both the chemical and nuclear sectors. Students also undertake a major group design project, which for Chemical and Nuclear Engineering students will involve a nuclear-related plant design.
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 a nuclear industry problem, so that MEng graduates are equipped for a successful career in a wide variety of areas within their chosen industry.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE1000 | Technical Skills and Applications | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1010 | Introduction to Process Engineering | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE1020 | Engineering Science 1 | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
CAPE1040 | Mathematical Techniques 1 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
CAPE1720 | Materials Science and Engineering | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 10 credits from the following optional modules:
CAPE1050 | Foundation Mathematics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1060 | Fundamentals of Process Chemistry | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1070 | Foundation Engineering Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE1700 | Topics in Nanotechnology | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
LUBS1170 | Introduction to Management | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Other modules approved by DoSE.
- CAPE1050 is compulsory for candidates without A-level mathematics or equivalent
- CAPE1060 is compulsory for candidates without A-level chemistry or equivalent
- CAPE1070 is compulsory for candidates without A-level physics or equivalent.
This list also includes any Modern European Language modules with prefix FLTU.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE2000 | Mathematical Techniques 2 | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2020 | Safety, Health and Environment | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2030 | Process Systems and Applications | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2050 | Engineering Science 2 | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE2060 | Chemical Thermodynamics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE2710 | Materials Synthesis and Characterisation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE3000 | Design Project (BEng) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE3300 | Process Engineering Operations | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE3301 | Separation Processes | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE3320 | Reaction Engineering | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE3331 | Nuclear Operations | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
CAPE5010M | Research Project (MEng) | 45 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE5300M | Chemical Products Design and Development | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE5330M | Advanced Reaction Engineering | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
CAPE5370M | Nuclear Engineering and the Nuclear Industry | 30 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
CAPE5380M | Nuclear Futures | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
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