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Contents

3 Welcome4 Why chemical and environmental engineering at

Nottingham?8 Degree courses18 Degrees with a year in industry20 How will I study?22 How will I be assessed?24 Career and employment prospects27 Study abroad28 Student profiles

30 Graduate profiles32 Staff profiles34 Postgraduate opportunities36 Your student experience40 Applying for a place44 Frequently asked questions46 Visiting and contacting us

Welcome to the Department ofChemical and EnvironmentalEngineering

It is an exciting time to be studying chemicaland environmental engineering.

Over the coming decades, society facessignificant challenges related to energysupply, provision of healthcare, environmentalsustainability, and food and water security.Undoubtedly, the contributions of both chemicaland environmental engineers will be required toaddress these challenges.

At Nottingham our objective is to producethe highest quality graduates, with the skillsthat are demanded by the employers of todayand tomorrow. Our blend of chemical and

environmental engineering is unique in the UK andis highly attractive to employers. The departmenthas a reputation for industrially relevant teachingand research, and was the first department in thecountry to run a four-year (MEng) engineeringcourse.

Our courses are built around student-centredlearning which means our students areindependent thinkers, with strong analytical, teamworking, communication and problem-solvingskills. Students also receive a thorough training infundamental science and engineering in order toprepare them for the technical challenges that lieahead.

Our staff have a wide range of expertise inchemical and environmental engineeringapplications. Industry is truly at the forefront o f allthe department’s activities.

I hope you find the information contained withinthis brochure useful. If you have further questionsplease do not hesitate to contact us using thedetails on page 46.

With best wishes,

Dr David LargeHead of Department of Chemical andEnvironmental Engineering

Don’t forget to watch our videos from staff andstudents from across the Faculty of Engineering:www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/watch-engfaculty

NottinghamEngineering

@UoNEngineering

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Front cover image:First-year chemical engineering student studying soil samples inthe L4 laboratory.

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Study with us because:• we are rated a top 10 UK chemicalengineering department*

• industry engagement and industrialplacements are a key feature of our courses

• our students get a hands-on approach in ourextensive laboratory facilities

• you will be supported by a team ofengineers and scientists with extensiveteaching and industrial experience

Careers and industry We encourage students to start building theircareers from their undergraduate studies. Toincrease students’ awareness of challengesfaced by industry, we use programmes o f sitevisits, case studies and guest teachers fromindustry. Project work focuses on solving realindustrial problems in chemicals manufacturingand processing, energy, environment, waterand waste. With the purpose of increasing theindustrial relevance of our course, an importantfocus of the department has been to improve theprofessional competence of our graduates, bytraining them in skills required by industry, underthe guidance of engineering practitioners.

You will be encouraged to take an industrialplacement and we have incorporated a year inindustry option into our course structure, in order

to allow you to do this during your studies.We work with you from year one, to researchdifferent industry sectors and job roles and toidentify the companies that fit with your ambitionsand interests. To enhance your employability skills,training in CV-writing and preparing for your jobinterview is provided during meetings with yourpersonal tutor.

You will also have the opportunity to join anEngineering Research Placement programmefor the summer and work on a current, excitingresearch project using our technical facilities and

labs. Many of these are sponsored by industrysuch as BP and will introduce you to challengingproblems faced by industry.

Teaching and learning For most students starting their universityengineering education there is a mixture ofeuphoria and apprehension. To help you managethe learning transition, the core curriculum,delivered in years one and two, is taught by ateam with a vast experience in teaching scienceand engineering to students in schools, collegesof further education, foundation and otheruniversity courses.

Our University is recognised for the use of

technologies to enhance the student learningexperience. In the department, the deliveryof lectures and relevant material has beenmerged with the advancement of new teachingtechnology, and strategies are devised to helpstudents learn using the mobile devices they arefamiliar with. To engage students in their owneducation, our lecture programme emphasisesopenness of outcomes, aiding students to seewhat they have learnt and why it is applicable.Situational contexts allow students to solveproblems and continuous constructive feedbackallows their development.

Successful completion of the core subjects givesaccess to further teams of staff who deliver thehigher-level modules and project work withinyears three and four. These teams are builtaround areas of specialist knowledge and havestaff who are world-leading experts in their field.Between them, they have many years of industryexperience and professional collaboration withindustry. They will help you develop professionalskills and knowledge, indispensable for a careerin chemical/environmental engineering.

* The Complete University Guide 2016.

Why study chemical andenvironmental engineering atNottingham?

“Problem-based learning is something we’re investing a lot of timeand effort into. We provide students with the tools and skills theyneed to solve a problem and we allow them to discover thedirection they want to take in order to solve it.”

John TurnerLecturer

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Student support By keeping student staff ratios small in tutorialand laboratory classes in the first two years, weare able to give immediate feedback and adviceto students – essential for good progress. It alsomeans we get to know students on an individualbasis and can identify problems and offer supportearly on.

The tasks, assessments and feedback in tutorialsessions are vital for students’ understanding ofhow different aspects of the curriculum interlink.Tutorial support in years three and four is centredon design and development projects, wherestudent staff ratios of 4:1 to 6:1 are common.The staff team is also on hand to discuss careeroptions and give advice on placements and job

applications.

Extracurricular opportunitiesThe Chemical and Environmental EngineeringSociety offers something different to you duringyour time at University. We offer fantasticopportunities to develop yourself, to makekey industrial contacts and to inspire the nextgeneration of engineers.

Throughout each year the society hosts anumber of great social events. These include aformal dinner with over 20 companies attending,and, of course, the annual Frank Morton tripfor a spectacular sports day involving chemicalengineering departments from across the UK. Wealso offer competitive sports teams with weeklyfixtures and training.

A large part of the society’s strength comesfrom volunteering. We are involved with theScience Technology Engineering Maths (STEM)ambassadorial scheme, offering an opportunityto visit schools and help with events held at theUniversity, which are aimed at highlighting thebenefits of pursuing a career in these disciplines.

In addition to the department, the society offers agreat chance of making strong links with industry,which will help you in your search for summerplacements, year in industry or a graduateposition. The society is supported by a numberof companies, which help make the events weput on more accessible to you while giving youa chance to talk to representatives from some of

the biggest recruiters of chemical engineers.

Placement supportThe Faculty of Engineering has a dedicatedIndustrial Placement Team who works closelywith the Careers and Employability Service tosupport you in finding the right placement.

The placement team can offer:• guidance on applying for placements• employer events hosted in the faculty• visits and support from academic staff while you

are on placement• help with your transition back to university life

For more information and to hear from some o four previous placement students, visit:www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/industrialplacement

Skills development From the very start of the course you will workin teams in one of the most extensive laboratoryengineering facilities in the UK. You will learnthe key skills in problem solving, but also thedifferent roles that are needed for a team tofunction effectively. Throughout the course,you will gain the experience and confidence tomanage increasingly complex projects, often withchallenging timescales.

One of the most desirable skills that companiesare looking for when recruiting graduates is theability to apply theoretical knowledge to realindustry problems. We adapt to industry needsby improving the professional competence of ourgraduates. You will become familiar with plant

design, right from year one. You will learn how touse software such as AutoCAD and HYSYS atindustry standard and you will apply these in thedesign, simulation and troubleshooting of plantsand processes inspired by the reality of industry.

Our efforts to embed design in the coursereceive very positive feedback from students,who tell us that these activities are some of thebest experiences in their studies. They are alsohighly valued by visiting engineers, who we inviteto interact and discuss with students and sharevaluable experience.

Embedding design in the course

Find out more about designcoursework from AssociateProfessor Seán Moran and first-yearstudents at: bit.ly/embeddingdesign

“The University’s placements team

send email alerts to students about

placement opportunities. That’s

how I heard about the role at GSK.

I also received help developing

my CV and cover letter which was

really useful.”

Tazim Jaffer MEng Chemical Engineering including anIndustrial Year, third year

“University can be quite daunting but

it was really easy to transition from

A levels thanks to the support from

the staff. All the lecturers have an

open door policy.”

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Degree courses

At a glanceCohort size: intake of 100-120 students foryear oneAccredited by: courses are accredited bythe Institution of Chemical Engineers and theInstitute of Materials, Minerals and MiningTeaching staff: 28 academic staffTotal undergraduate student staff ratio: 16:1Teaching hours/contact time: average 25hours per week contact time in years oneand two; 25% practical lab activities andworkshops in years one and twoIndustrial placements: available to allstudents

Course flexibility All our courses are available as three-year BEngand four-year MEng degree programmes. Bothof these options will provide you with the samecore engineering skills but the MEng optionhas greater innovative content, covering moreadvanced principles and with more substantialproject components. MEng is the favoured optionfor those students wishing to pursue CharteredEngineer status. Your personal tutor will beavailable throughout your time at Nottinghamto advise and guide you through the academicpathways available.

Year one At Nottingham we are unique in that we run acommon first year for chemical engineering andenvironmental engineering degree programmes. All chemical and environmental engineerswork together in a common first year withextensive staff support and formative feedbackmechanisms. Your course will start with thebasics of fundamental engineering sciencesincluding heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics,design, safety and environmental aspects, andprofessional skills.

We use various methods of content deliveryfrom problem-based learning to tutorials and labclasses. At the end of year one you will have theopportunity to transfer to any of the three coursesoffered by the department.

“It is important that our students havethe opportunity to experience thewide variety of global opportunities,challenges and careers that areavailable to them within chemicaland environmental engineering.This inevitably means that they

may wish to alter the focus of theirstudy or career direction based ontheir experiences in years one andtwo. We have made our courses asflexible as we can, to allow studentsto transfer between different streamsor specialise in a particular area.”

Ed Lester Professor of Chemical Technology

Find out more fromProfessor Ed Lester at:bit.ly/edlester

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Year one

Year two

Year three

Year four

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ChemicalEngineering

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Chemical withEnvironmentalEngineering

Project work Third year design project In year three, you will undertake a year-longgroup design project, in which you will work as ateam of chemical and environmental engineers,to propose the design of a p lant at industrialstandard. Starting from given specifications,your group will p ropose and evaluate alternativeprocess configurations, in competition with other

groups, for winning a design contract. You willperform detailed engineering calculations to

justify and improve your choices, to estimate thefinancial viability of the plant, as well as to assessthe safety and environmental impact. Workingas part of a group is an everyday occurrencefor an engineer and this work has an importantgroup component, designed to prepare youfor your future career. This project will give youthe opportunity to integrate and apply all theknowledge and technical skills that you acquiredthroughout the entire course.

“The year-three design project isbased on a real industrial problem, andprofessional engineers support studentsat key stages throughout the year. Theproject is challenging, and reflects manyof the tasks that are carried out byqualified process engineers in industry.

The support from department staffand industrialists has allowed studentsto bring the concepts and principleslearned across the curriculum to add realvalue to their projects. The quality of thedeliverables produced by the students isimpressive, and Nottingham graduatesare very well placed to embark on theirfuture engineering careers.”

John SaundersDirector at Newtonian Engineering Ltd

Degree title UCAS code Duration A levels IB Places

BEng Chemical Engineering H810 3 years AAA 36 *

MEng Chemical Engineering H800 4 years AAA 36 *

BEng Chemical Engineering includingan Industrial Year

H81B 4 years AAA 36 *

MEng Chemical Engineering includingan Industrial Year

H81D 5 years AAA 36 *

BEng Environmental Engineering H806 3 years AAA 36 *

MEng Environmental Engineering H805 4 years AAA 36 *

BEng Environmental Engineeringincluding an Industrial Year

H808 4 years AAA 36 *

MEng Environmental Engineeringincluding an Industrial Year

H80X 5 years AAA 36 *

BEng Chemical Engineering with

Environmental Engineering

H8HF 3 years AAA 36 *

MEng Chemical Engineering withEnvironmental Engineering

H8H2 4 years AAA 36 *

BEng Chemical Engineering withEnvironmental Engineering including anIndustrial Year

HVH2 4 years AAA 36 *

MEng Chemical Engineering withEnvironmental Engineering including anIndustrial Year

H8HD 5 years AAA 36 *

*100-120 places for all courses in the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering.

MEng research and design projects If you opt for a masters-level degree, youwill further develop your knowledge andunderstanding of chemical/environmentalengineering techniques and you will look intoinnovative current developments, during a year-long research and design project. You will bedesigning a solution to a problem defined in aproject brief. You will develop a research proposal

and you will undertake laboratory work to improveyour initial design. This project will give you theopportunity to gain skills in research, advanceddesign and critical analysis. You will alsoexperience some of the state-of-the-art researchdelivered at our University, underpinning some ofthe challenges of our society.

MEng research and design projects

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Chemical EngineeringYear one Common first year (see page 9).

Year two We build on year-one fundamentals by lookingat applied-process engineering such as reactionengineering, separations, plant design andcomputer systems. You’ll spend more time in thelab and links to industry will increase. Safety andenvironmental aspects are an important part ofyear two, which will also see you becoming moreindependent in your approach to learning.

At the end of year two you will decide whether tostudy for the BEng or MEng course, take a yearout, work in industry or study abroad (seepage 25).

Year three Year three will enable you to see how fundamentaland applied knowledge allows you to control and/or design processes. Lab exercises are moreopen-ended, using larger-scale and industrialequipment. As well as technical content, businessand management will be covered with significantinput from industrial figures. You will also be ableto choose optional modules, allowing you tospecialise in a particular area according to yourcareer choice.

You will undertake an industry-led group designproject which simulates a commercial environmentin which companies tender for a design contract.This project will allow you to develop anddemonstrate skills and competencies necessary tobe a professional chemical engineer.

At the end of year three MEng students can take ayear in industry placement.

Year four (MEng only)By year four you will emerge as an independentlearner, developing specialist expertise throughoptional module choices. You will tackle a widevariety of complex, multidisciplinary problemsand more advanced chemical engineeringconcepts. You will take on a year long projectto develop advanced design practices and giveyou experience in developing new productsand processes. You will also develop the moreadvanced skills that set masters-level studentsapart from other graduates.

By the end of the course You will have developed your knowledge ofscience and engineering, together with a

wide range of transferable skills including IT,communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management. As an all-rounder,you will be highly sought-after by companiesworldwide to work in areas such as process andproduct design, management and consultancy.

Accreditation This degree has been accredited by the Instituteof Chemical Engineers under licence from the UKregulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditationis a mark of assurance that the degree meetsthe standards set by the Engineering Council inthe UK Standard for Professional EngineeringCompetence (UK-SPEC). An accredited

degree will provide you with some or all of theunderpinning knowledge, understanding and skillsfor eventual registration as an Incorporated (IEng)or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Some employersrecruit preferentially from accredited degrees, andan accredited degree is likely to be recognised byother countries that are signatories to internationalaccords.

BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering (H810/H800/H81B/H81D)

Year one Year two

Basics of process engineering Physics and process chemistry, designfundamentals, engineering maths, chemistry andthe environment, heat and mass transfer, fluidmechanics.

Applied process engineeringCatalysis, phase behaviour, plant design, chemicalengineering project, separation processes, wastemanagement, maths techniques, materials, interfacialchemistry.

Year three Year four (MEng only)

Process design and control Process dynamics, reactor design, multicomponentsystems, transport processes, project management,lab project, product design, design project,biochemical engineering.

Advanced chemical engineeringMultiphase systems, advanced reaction engineering,computational fluid dynamics, advanced project,rheology and materials, options.

Industrial placements are usually undertaken at the end of year two for the BEng programme or after yearthree of the MEng programme.

Inter-campus exchanges available

Malaysia

Student profileTanushree KamdarMEng Chemical Engineering

“The University of Nottingham has opened

doors to many opportunities.”Find out more about Tanushree’sexperience at:bit.ly/tkamdar

Chemical EngineeringYear oneCommon first year (see page 8).

Year two We build on year-one fundamentals by lookingat applied-process engineering such as reactionengineering, separations, plant design andcomputer systems. Links to industry will increase.Safety and environmental aspects are animportant part of year two, which will also see youbecoming more independent in your approach tolearning.

At the end of year two you will decide whether tostudy for the BEng or MEng course, take a year

out, work in industry or study abroad (seepage 27).

Year three Year three will enable you to see how fundamentaland applied knowledge allows you to control and/or design processes. Lab exercises are moreopen-ended, using larger-scale and industrialequipment. As well as technical content, businessand management will be covered with significantinput from industrial figures.

You will undertake an industry-led group designproject that simulates a commercial environmentin which companies tender for a design contract.This project will allow you to develop and

demonstrate skills and competencies necessaryto be a professional chemical engineer.

At the end of year three MEng students can takea year in industry placement.

Year four (MEng only)You will be able to choose optional advancedmodules, and specialise in a particular areaaccording to your career choice. By year four youwill emerge as an independent learner, developingspecialist expertise through optional modulechoices. You will tackle a wide variety of complex,multidisciplinary problems and more advancedchemical engineering concepts. You will takeon a year-long project to develop advanceddesign practices and give you experience indeveloping new products and processes. Youwill also develop the more advanced skills thatset masters-level students apart from othergraduates.

By the end of the course You will have developed your knowledge ofscience and engineering, together with awide range of transferable skills including IT,communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management. As an all-rounder,you will be highly sought-after by companiesworldwide to work in areas such as process andproduct design, management and consultancy.

Accreditation This degree has been accredited by the Instituteof Chemical Engineers under licence from the UKregulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditationis a mark of assurance that the degree meets

the standards set by the Engineering Council inthe UK Standard for Professional EngineeringCompetence (UK-SPEC). An accrediteddegree will provide you with some or all of theunderpinning knowledge, understanding andskills for eventual registration as an Incorporated(IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Someemployers recruit preferentially from accrediteddegrees, and an accredited degree is likely to berecognised by other countries that are signatoriesto international accords.

BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering (H810/H800/H81B/H81D)

Year one Year two

Basics of process engineering Physics and process chemistry; designfundamentals; engineering maths; chemistry andthe environment; heat and mass transfer; fluidmechanics.

Applied process engineeringCatalysis; phase behaviour; plant design; processengineering project; separation processes;waste management; maths techniques; materials;interfacial chemistry.


Process design and control Process dynamics; reactor design; multicomponentsystems; transport processes; project management;lab project; industrial process analysis; designproject; biochemical engineering.

Advanced chemical engineeringMultiphase systems, advanced reaction engineering;computational methods; rheology and materials;process synthesis and design; advancedbiochemical engineering; power generation andcarbon capture; petroleum engineering.



Malaysia

“Learning how to work in groups is really important in engineering – I

definitely think these softer skills developed on the course have helpedme when applying for placements.”

Christopher PaphitisMEng Chemical Engineering including an Industrial Year, third year

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BEng/MEng Environmental Engineering (H806/H805/H808/H80X)

Year one Year two


Environmental techniques Hydrogeology; plant design; environmentalassessment and site investigation; wastemanagement; maths techniques; materials.


Pollution and remediationProcess dynamics; reactor design; lab project;transport processes; project management; designproject; air pollution.

Advanced environmental process engineeringContaminated land; water treatment engineering;environmental risk assessment; natural hazards;wind engineering; air pollution; computationalmethods.



Malaysia

Student profileDaryl BestOn industrial placement

“The technical knowledge gained during thecourse plus the skills I have developed inproject management have really come to thefore during my placement.”

Find out more about Daryl’sexperience at:bit.ly/darylbest

Environmental EngineeringYear one Common first year (see page 8).

Year two A central part of year two is the field coursewhere you’ll spend a week out in various locationsgaining experience of the exciting challengesencountered by environmental engineers. You willalso be developing your skills as an independentlearner, sourcing material and content outside oflectures and practicals.

At the end of year two you will be able to choosebetween the BEng or MEng courses, take a yearout, work in industry or study abroad (see page27).

Year three Year three will allow you to see how fundamental

and applied knowledge allows you to measureand remediate environmental issues such as airpollution and waste water. You will also tackle anenvironmental project in a topical area requiringenvironmental engineering solutions. Energy andsustainability also remain key priorities. As wellas technical content, business, management andaccounting is covered with significant input fromindustrial figures. You will also be able to choosean optional module allowing you to specialise in aparticular area according to your career choice.

You will undertake an industry-led groupdesign project which simulates a commercialenvironment in which companies tender for adesign contract. This project will allow you todevelop and demonstrate skills and competenciesnecessary to be a professional chemical engineer.

At the end of year three, MEng students can takea year in industry placement.

Year four (MEng only) You will be able to choose optional modules, andspecialise in a particular area according to yourcareer choice. By year four you will emerge as

an independent learner, developing specialistexpertise through optional module choices.Contaminated land and resource managementare key subjects and your individual designproject will be the major piece of work that callson all the environmental skills and knowledgeacquired in the previous three years. This isthe year that will allow you to develop the moreadvanced skills that set masters-level studentsapart from other graduates.

By the end of the course You will have developed your knowledgeof science and technology at the heart ofenvironmental engineering, together with a

wide range of transferable skills including IT,communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management. As an all-rounder,you will be highly sought-after by companiesworldwide to work in areas such as environmentalmonitoring and remediation, management andconsultancy.

Accreditation This degree has been accredited by theInstitute of Materials, Minerals and Mining underlicence from the UK regulator, the EngineeringCouncil. Accreditation is a mark of assurancethat the degree meets the standards set bythe Engineering Council in the UK Standardfor Professional Engineering Competence(UKSPEC). An accredited degree will provide youwith some or all of the underpinning knowledge,understanding and skills for eventual registrationas an Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered Engineer(CEng). Some employers recruit preferentiallyfrom accredited degrees, and an accrediteddegree is likely to be recognised by othercountries that are signatories to internationalaccords.



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Chemical Engineering withEnvironmental EngineeringYear one Common first year (see page 8).

Year two We build on year-one fundamentals by lookingat applied process engineering such as reactionengineering, separations, plant design, processcontrol and computer systems. Links to industrywill increase. Safety and environmental aspectsare an important part of year two, with a particularfocus on site investigation and analyticalmeasurement.

A central part of year two is the field course,where you’ll spend a week out in various locationsgaining experience of the exciting challengesencountered by chemical and environmentalengineers.

At the end of year two you will be able to choosebetween the BEng or MEng course, take a yearout, work in industry or study abroad (seepage 27).

Year threeYear three will show you how fundamental andapplied knowledge allows you to control and/or design processes and the environmentalaspects treatment. Lab exercises are moreopen-ended, using larger-scale and industrialequipment. As well as technical content, businessand management are covered with significantinput from industrial figures. You will also be ableto choose optional modules, allowing you tospecialise in a particular area according to yourcareer choice.

You will undertake an industry-led group designproject, which will simulate a commercialenvironment where companies tender for adesign contract. This project will allow you todevelop and demonstrate skills and competenciesnecessary to be professional chemical engineers.

At the end of year three MEng students can takea year in industry placement.

Year four (MEng only) You will be able to choose optional modules, andspecialise in a particular area according to yourcareer choice. By year four you will emerge asan independent learner, developing specialist

expertise through optional module choices. Youwill also be tackling a wide variety of complex,multidisciplinary problems (such as air pollutionmonitoring and remediation) and more advancedchemical engineering concepts. The final-yearwill also allow you to t ake on a year long projectto develop advanced design practices and giveyou experience in developing new productsand processes. Year four will give you theopportunity to develop the more advanced skillsthat set masters-level students apart from othergraduates.

By the end of the course You will have developed your knowledge ofscience and engineering, together with awide range of transferable skills including IT,communication, analysis, problem solving, teamworking and management. As an all-rounderwith experience in process and environmentalengineering, you will be highly sought-after bycompanies worldwide to work in areas such asprocess and product design, management andconsultancy.

Accreditation This degree has been accredited by the Instituteof Chemical Engineers under licence from the UKregulator, the Engineering Council. Accreditationis a mark of assurance that the degree meetsthe standards set by the Engineering Council in

the UK Standard for Professional EngineeringCompetence (UK-SPEC). An accrediteddegree will provide you with some or all of theunderpinning knowledge, understanding andskills for eventual registration as an Incorporated(IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng). Someemployers recruit preferentially from accrediteddegrees, and an accredited degree is likely to berecognised by other countries that are signatoriesto international accords.

BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering(H8HF/H8H2/HVH2/H8HD)

Year one Year two


Applied process engineering in the environmentEnvironmental assessment and site investigation,phase behaviour; plant design; separationprocesses; waste management; maths techniques;materials.


Sustainability and process designProcess dynamics; reactor design; multicomponentsystems; transport processes; project management;design project; air pollution; water treatment .

Process engineering solutions andenvironmental monitoringMultiphase systems; advanced reaction engineering;computational fluid dynamics; advanced project;rheology and materials; process synthesis anddesign; petroleum engineering; water treatmentengineering; air pollution; computational methods.


Student profileHon WongMEng Chemical with EnvironmentalEngineering

“I have a job offer with BP, in processengineering. In the job application I had toattend a technical interview. This was verysimilar to the final part of my third-yeardesign project assessment: sit down withmy team and explain to two lecturers thetechnical decisions for our design. This

experience really prepared me for the jobinterview with BP.”

Find out more about Hon’sexperience at:bit.ly/honwong

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Degrees with a year in industry

A year in industry is a fantastic opportunity

for students to practise and develop theirengineering skills, thus providing valuableprofessional experience which is a key stepon the road to Chartered Engineer status.

Benefits A year in industry will also give a significant boostto both employment and academic prospects.Research previously conducted by High FliersResearch, showed that more than a third ofgraduate jobs are being filled by candidates whoalready have work experience with that employer.Getting a year in industry placement is thereforea great way into the job market after graduation.In addition, research has shown that the skillsand maturity which students develop while out

on placement have a positive impact on their finaldegree results, which of course further enhancesemployability.

Features Year in industry placements are usuallyundertaken in the UK, but can be anywherein the world in companies from major globalorganisations to smaller consultancies andtechnology specialists. Students registered on theBEng programme undertake their year in industrybetween years two and three of the taught coursewhile MEng students usually do their placementsbetween years three and four.

During a year in industry placement, students

are classed as employees of the host company,and receive a salary. There is a nominal fee forthe placement year and students remain fullyregistered with the University during this time.

Support Our dedicated Industrial Placement Team worksclosely with the Careers and EmployabilityService to support you in finding the rightplacement. Companies that our students havepreviously undertaken placements with includeSellafield, British Gypsum, ExxonMobile, Total andPromethean Particles Ltd.

The benefits of a year in industry are well

recognised, and as such our degrees withan industrial year are very popular. Likewise,securing a year in industry placement is ahighly competitive process, and students areresponsible for submitting their own applications,which may include attendance at interviewsand assessment centres. We therefore expectstudents to commit additional time over andabove their academic studies to this process.

In return, we offer a tailored programme ofsupport to all our year in industry students sothat they can prepare the strongest possibleplacement applications. Students on degrees withan industrial year attend dedicated workshopswhere they will identify their areas of interest andlearn how to showcase their skills and experience.We hold CV-writing and mock interview sessions,with input from practising engineers andrecruiters, to help students prepare for this nextvital step on the career ladder. We also arrangefor companies from a range of industry sectors tovisit us on campus and give presentations on therange of placement opportunities available.

The support continues while on placement.Students are allocated an industrial tutor whowill visit them in the workplace at least once andis always available should issues arise. Industrialtutors keep students up to date with departmentalinformation so that they do not miss out while onplacement. They also guide placement studentson how to document their skills and experience in

line with the requirements of the IChemE, so thatthe placement year can propel students towardsChartered Engineer status.

In addition, we encourage our year in industrystudents at all stages of their degree toparticipate in mentoring and peer networkingactivities, which help to manage the transitionfrom campus to workplace and back again.

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How will I study?

The main forms of teaching you will encounterare lectures, practical sessions and project-work.These are supplemented by problem solvingclasses and tutorials.

For a typical week in your first year you canexpect to attend about 20 hours of lectures andabout five hours of other classes for laboratory,design and project sessions. For the rest of thetime you are working independently, doing thenecessary reading in preparation for lectures andcoursework.

All year-one students undertake two practicalassessment weeks (one each semester),where students work in teams and under timeconstraints to deliver practical solutions to set

problems. Students will also learn about industrialscale problems from organised site visits anddevelop their time management skills throughgroup projects. Design skills are embedded in thecourse which students have the opportunity toapply throughout the course modules. Several ofour modules include industry-based case studiesand guest speakers from industry.

All students have a personal tutor. Tutorialstake place initially on a weekly basis, typically ingroups of eight to 10 students in the first year.Tutors review your academic progress eachsemester and are also available to help with anypersonal matters. Tutorials can help to developyour communication skills, personal organisationand planning towards graduate employment.

The department also has a Learning CommunityForum where student representatives from eachyear group take part in meetings with academicstaff where they are able to give their views onmodules, the department and general universitylife.

As you progress through the course, in additionto the engineering skills you acquire, you will learna number of generic communication skills such asreport writing and oral presentations.

Key Information Sets Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets ofinformation about full or part-time undergraduatecourses and are designed to meet the information

needs of prospective students. All KIS data ispublished on the Unistats website:www.unistats.co.uk

For Nottingham’s KIS data, please see individualcourse entries atwww.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

“We teach students how to designfrom year one. They learn howto use industry programs suchas AutoCAD and how to useengineering drawings like processflow diagrams.”

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How will I be assessed?

All undergraduate degree programmes in

the University are modular, which means youundertake modules of study with assessmentat the end of each semester. Each moduleis designed to provide the competencynecessary for you to function as a chemical oran environmental engineer in industry.

Assessment methodsYour learning will be assessed in different waysaccording to the learning objectives. Mostmodules will be assessed using a mixture ofcoursework and exams with the propo rtion varyingdepending on the module. Some modules such asprojects don’t have any exams. In some cases youmight be asked to give an assessed presentation.

An important part of learning comes throughconstructive feedback and you willl receive writtenfeedback on all your coursework. Formativeassessment is an important part of the early yearsof the course.

As well as written exams we use e-learningapproaches with quizzes and tests to help youlearn and some e-assessments too.

Assessment is not all one-way: at the end ofevery module you will have the chance to fill in aquestionnaire with your comments, helping us toensure we are providing the best possible learningexperience.

The teaching yearThe teaching year is divided into two semesters.The first semester lasts for 14 weeks, with 12weeks for teaching and revision and two weeksfor assessment. The second semester followsthe same pattern, but there are an additional twoweeks at the end to complete the assessmentprocess and to enable returning students todiscuss their results with tutors and begin to planthe next session’s work.

Although the teaching year is divided into twosemesters for organisational purposes, this isfitted into the traditional pattern of three terms:one before Christmas; one between Christmasand Easter; and one after Easter.

Your final degree classification

The highest degree classification you can get isfirst-class (typically for overall marks higher than70%). Second-class is split into upper secondclass (2:1, typically for marks between 60% and70%) and lower-second class (2:2, typically marksbetween 50% and 60%). A third-class degree isawarded for marks between 40% and 50%.

On BEng Chemical Engineering and BEng

Chemical Engineering with EnvironmentalEngineering courses (H810, H81B, H8HF andHVH2) your final degree classification is awardedbased on your graduating mark, and this is madeup of 30% of your second year mark and 70%of your third year mark. On BEng EnvironmentalEngineering courses (H806 and H808), your finalmark consists of 40% of your second year markand 60% of your third year mark.

On MEng Chemical Engineering and MEngChemical Engineering with EnvironmentalEngineering courses (H800, H81D, H8H2 andH8HD), your graduating mark is made up of20% from your second year, 40% from your thirdyear and 40% from your fourth year. On MEng

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Career and employment prospects

The University of Nottingham is consistently

named as one of the most targeteduniversities by Britain’s leading graduateemployers.*

Our Careers and Employability Service offersa range of services including advice sessions,employer events, recruitment fairs and skillsworkshops – and even once you have graduated,you will have access to the service for life.

Careers in chemical engineering are creativeand inspiring. The global challenges in energy,waste, food, water, health, sustainability and theenvironment means that there is a worldwideshortage of chemical and environmentalengineering graduates.

Just about every product you use at home or atwork has had some involvement in its creationfrom a chemical engineer; from obt aining the rawmaterials through to production and transportingthe product to you.

Chemical engineers are involved in the designand development of desirable new products (fromsun lotion to catalytic converters) and the design,modification and operation of processes to makethose products.

Environmental engineers are key figures whoprovide sustainable solutions to problems rangingfrom the location of renewable energy installations,

through to the development and implementation ofrecycling technologies.

Chemical and environmental engineers areconcerned with solving some of the world’s mostpressing problems, including developing cleanerand more sustainable energy sources, renewablematerials and developing and manufacturing newdrugs to cure the world’s diseases.

* The Graduate Market in 2013, 2014 and 2015 – High FliersResearch.

Potential careers Design engineers Design engineers are responsible for thedesign and specification of all or part of aprocess. Examples could be the design of anew desulphurisation system for a coal-firedpower station, specification of heat recoveryequipment to reduce the carbon footprint in afood processing factory or the design of an entirepharmaceutical production process. As well as thetechnical chemical and environmental engineeringknowledge, design engineers also need toconsider safety, social, environmental, economicand sustainability factors in their designs. The U Kis a major global centre for design engineers, andmany of the major new build chemical processing

complexes in the Far East are designed in thiscountry.

Operations engineersOperations engineers work on-site within afactory or processing complex. This role canalso be referred to as process or productionengineers. They ensure that the process isproducing the right amount of product to thecorrect specification, and well within safety andenvironmental constraints. Operations engineerslook for ways to improve the efficiency and safetyof the processes that they run and are alsoresponsible for managing and training teams o ftechnicians and operators. Operations roles are

found across all sectors, from waste managementand recycling and water treatment through topetrochemical processing.

Environmental engineers Environmental engineers are involved in thespecification and design of technologies thatmaximise environmental benefit while minimisingunwanted impact. Renewable energy, wastemanagement and recycling technologies are allwithin the expertise of environmental engineers.

Project engineers Project engineers organise and manage projects.These can be anything from managing a smallmodification to an existing process or facility, tooverseeing the building of a brand new multi-billion pound petrochemicals complex. Whetherthey specialise in chemical or environmental,most project engineers will manage changesthat make a process more energy efficient,reduce carbon footprint or minimise waste andenvironmental impact. Project engineers workon tight schedules, interacting with engineersand technicians from many different disciplinesto rapidly solve problems and minimise delaysand cost overruns. There are lots of opportunitiesto experience and work on a large number ofdifferent ventures, and the opportunity to traveland work all over the world.

Development engineersDevelopment engineers may be involved indeveloping new products or processes. Thesemight include: formulating new hand creamsfor a pharmaceutical manufacturer; developinggas/liquid separation systems; improving safety

on offshore oil installations; or assessing newcatalysts to reduce the environmental impactof a plastics manufacturing plant. Developmentengineers often work closely with scientistsand research organisations to develop and trialnew technologies. As companies look to newinnovations to remain competitive, there is asignificant demand for development engineers,particularly in the UK, USA and western Europe.

Engineering consultants Engineering consultants have specialistknowledge in a particular field. For example,an environmental consultant may specialise inrenewable energy, reviewing and identifying the

most appropriate technologies and processes tomeet the specifications and requirements of theclient.

The skills of chemical and environmentalengineers set them apart from other g raduates.They are highly numerate with strong analyticalskills. They work in teams to solve complexproblems and challenges and can manageprojects, people and resources. These skills makechemical and environmental engineers highlyemployable in non-technical roles. Industries suchas banking, finance, business and managementare employers of engineering graduates.

Graduate employmentIn 2014, 94.3% of first-degree graduates inthe Department of Chemical and EnvironmentalEngineering who were available for employmenthad secured work or further study within sixmonths of graduation. The average starting s alarywas £26,469 with the highest being £40,000.*

Salaries

Chemical and environmental engineers arewell-paid. The median salary for 2014 graduatechemical engineers was £29,500.**

Chemical engineering regularly comes third in theranking lists for graduate salaries for all subjects,behind only medicine and dentistry. In 2013,chemical engineers for the first time overtookmedics as the second-best paid graduates in theUK, according to a survey by The Times.***

The University’s Careers andEmployability ServiceOur Careers and Employability Service, whichis based on University Park Campus, offers anextensive range of careers-oriented services,including CV-writing sessions, interview advice,presentations by major employers and generalcareer advice. As a University of Nottinghamgraduate, you will receive lifelong support fromthe service. This means that you can ask acareers adviser to look over your job applicationin person, by email or Skype and you can alsoaccess a database of graduate vacancies.For more information seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/careers

The Nottingham Advantage Award The University’s Advantage Award is a programmeof activities developed to recognise and rewardextracurricular responsibilities. It allows you to

gain recognition for participating in a wide rangeof activities accredited by the University anddelivered by top graduate employers, professionalservices and members of staff of the University. Italso shows employers that you have gone aboveand beyond your degree and gained valuabletransferable skills. For further information, pleasevisit www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage

* Known destinations of full-time home and EU first-degree graduates, 2013/14.** IChemE salary survey, 2014.*** The Times, 2014.

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The University of Nottingham is a trulyinternational university with campuses inChina and Malaysia. The Faculty of Engineeringseeks to emulate this philosophy by offeringour students the opportunity to participate inexchange programmes all over the world. Thefaculty is constantly working to ensure ourgraduates gain an advantage when they gointo the job market; we see study abroad asanother way to make our graduates stand outfrom the crowd.

Studying abroad provides students with theunique opportunity to:• see your academic subject from a different

perspective in a new academic environment• acquire invaluable life skills

• meet a wide variety of people and make aninternational network of friends

• discover new strengths and abilities, conquernew challenges and solve new problems

• gain global awareness to prepare yourself for acareer abroad

The faculty participates in the following exchangeschemes:• Universitas 21 (U21)/University-wide exchange• inter-campus exchange to China and Malaysia• Erasmus exchange

These cover institutions from America, Australia,Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand,Singapore and Sweden. Your choice of exchange

partner will depend on your department andthe course you are registered on. Eligibility forexchange schemes will also depend upon meetingacademic criteria.

Inter-campus exchangeTeaching at both University of NottinghamMalaysia and China campuses is in English andthe courses followed are essentially identical tothose in Nottingham. You can go to China and/or Malaysia in your second or third year. Forthose courses where inter-campus exchange isavailable, it is indicated on the course page in thisbrochure.

Malaysia The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus(UNMC) opened in September 2000 to becomethe first branch campus of a British universityin Malaysia, and one of the first in the world. Afriendly atmosphere, world-class teaching andextensive facilities make it a popular choice forMalaysian and international students, as well asexchange students from Nottingham; with morethan 5,000 students from over 70 countries.

The Malaysia Campus is situated near the townof Semenyih, a 45-minute drive from the capitalKuala Lumpur. Occupying a scenic positionoverlooking green hills on a 101-acre site, anddesigned to mirror the attributes of University ParkCampus in the UK, the campus is a self-contained

and self-sufficient neighbourhood village in agarden environment.

China In 2004, Nottingham was the first foreignuniversity to establish a campus in China. TheUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC)offers the same high standard of teaching as theUK campuses and has internationalisation at itsheart: of more than 6,000 students there are morethan 300 international students from at least 55countries.

The China Campus is situated in Ningbo, a cityof over five million people situated on the eastcoast of China. Ningbo is less than two hours by

train from Shanghai and the campus at Ningboprovides accommodation, sports facilities and ashopping street.

For those courses where inter-campus exchangeis available, it is indicated on the course page inthis brochure.

If you do decide to apply to study abroad, theUniversity’s International Office will offer supportfrom the application stage right through to yourreturn to the UK, with advice on everything fromimmigration to possible sources of financialsupport. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/studyabroad



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“The course at Nottingham preparedme well for a career in the chemicalengineering sector. The design projectsin particular, gave me a real flavour ofthe practical work and knowledge thatis required to support the academicfundamentals. It is important toappreciate the whole range of skillsneeded to work in engineering whichincludes technical and professional skillsalongside academic knowledge.

I took an extra year in my course in

order to do a 12-month placement withExxonMobil at their Fawley refinery andthen came back to university for my finalyear, knowing that I had a job waiting forme at the end. I am now currently backat Fawley working as a design engineerfor ExxonMobil. I would advise anyonethinking about chemical engineering toconsider Nottingham and to think aboutdoing either a year or summer internship,as it gave me a big advantage in acompetitive industry to secure a job.”

James Horner Design Engineer, ExxonMobilMEng Chemical Engineering (2013)

“When I attended Nottingham formy interview I immediately knew Iwanted to study at the University. Thecampus setting was amazing and it wassomewhere I knew I would be happy tospend my university years. The friendlystaff and students only embedded thisinto me further. You have to see it, tofeel it – there is simply a buzz aroundcampus. It’s the Nottingham experience!”

Kamlesh Vadukul Heating and Renewables Specialist, DaikinBEng Environmental Engineering (2008)

“The chemical engineering course atNottingham was a well-grounded degree,with exposure to many aspects of thereal engineering world. The skills aretransferable to many different sectorsof society, both within and outside ofthe world of chemical engineering. Iparticularly enjoyed the laboratory R&Dproject and the final-year design project.Both of these started with a very limiteddefinition which allowed my group andme to decide the direction and detail ofthe work to achieve the final goal.”

Kieran Channon Production Support Engineer, Dow CorningMEng Chemical Engineering (2007)

“My time at Nottingham gave mea strong platform to perform at aprofessional level, equipping me withnot only the technical skills I needed, butwith the chance to develop aspects ofleadership through giving presentationsand leading group tasks, and the morepractical elements of the course. Justas importantly, Nottingham supportedmy desire to take a year out andcomplete an industrial placement and

kept in contact during my time away. MyNottingham experience set me up tosucceed as a graduate and equipped mewith the tools to continue to develop longinto the future.”

David Taylor Process Engineer, BP ChemicalsMEng Chemical Engineering (2008)

“The environmental engineering coursewas very attractive as there wereso many different disciplines that itcould lead to. The increasing profile ofenvironmental issues made me thinkthat it could present many excitingopportunities in the future, as well asproviding good job satisfaction. Myfinal-year project was a review of groundsource heat pump systems, includingexample designs. During the project I

had the opportunity to go on site visitsand meet various people in the industry.”

Philip Harrison Engineering Consultant, WorleyParsonsMEng Environmental Engineering (2005)

The skills that our students learn, develop and demonstrateduring their time with us sets them apart from other graduates.Many of our students have job offers after industrial placementsor at the beginning of their final year. Over 80% go directly intoengineering-related careers across the full range of industrysectors. Examples of high-profile employers of our graduatesinclude Air Products, Atkins, Bechtel, Centrica, Jacobs, Lafarge,L’Oreal, Nestle and Procter & Gamble, as well as a host ofsmaller consultancies and contracting firms.

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Staff profiles

“My research is in adaptivebioprocessing, and I look atsustainable use of resources forwastewater treatment and chemicalprocesses, with a particular focus onbioactive chemicals. This research isinformed by industry needs, and mygroup seeks to manage and treatwastes to enable reuse within theindustrial process, value recoveryfrom waste streams and release intoenvironmental systems.

The University of Nottingham isperfectly suited to support anddevelop this work, being locatedclose to fascinating wastewatertreatment plants – ideal for site visitsand industry-relevant research.”

Dr Rachel GomesLecturer in Chemical and EnvironmentalEngineering

“As a researcher, I study thephysics of multiphase flow, whichis commonly encountered in a widerange of process industries, but isstill the least understood area of fluidflow. In multiphase flow, the fluidstructures change continuously andit is difficult to develop predictivemodels for process designs. Ourapproach is to couple mathematicalmodelling and simulations togetherwith measurements to identify

dominating physical parameters.”

Dr Buddhi HewakandambyLecturer in Chemical Engineering

“I research the sustainable synthesisof chemicals, in particular the fine

chemicals that are used in thepharmaceutical, agrochemical orflavour and fragrances industries.One of the problems we face isthat many of the existing processesfor fine chemicals manufacturingare energy-consuming and waste-producing. However, when it comesto chemicals synthesis, thereare some amazing examples ofefficiency and waste minimisationfound in nature.

My research uses this as inspirationto develop biotechnologicalapproaches to design efficientcatalysts for improving chemicalssynthesis.”

Dr Anca PordeaLecturer in Chemical Engineering

“My work is in the area of sustainablematerials processing. I amparticularly interested in developingprocesses that require less energy,are more efficient, produce less CO

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Dr John RobinsonAssociate Professor

Dr Anca Pordea graduatedas a chemical engineer inFrance, and completed herPhD in Switzerland.

After three years ofpostdoctoral experience,she joined The Universityof Nottingham in 2012 as alecturer, where she teaches

core chemical engineering separation processes,as well as biochemical engineering methods.

Dr John Robinson teaches

process engineering anddesign in the department.He obtained his PhD in2004, while working asa research engineer inDownstream Process R&Dat Shell. He then joined TheUniversity of Nottingham in2005, working as a

researcher and developing a process to reducethe environmental impact of offshore drillingactivities. John is also the Director of Admissionsfor the Faculty of Engineering.

Dr Rachel Gomesgraduated with a PhDaward in 2007 from ImperialCollege London, whereshe also received theWellcome Trust Value inPeople Award and was oneof the ‘100 women, 100visions’ celebrating womenscientists and engineers.

She obtained an Anne McLaren Fellowship tocontinue her research, and joined the Faculty ofEngineering as a lecturer in 2011 to teach waterand wastewater treatment engineering.

Dr Buddhi Hewakandambygraduated in Sri Lankawith a BSc in chemicalengineering, and workedbriefly as an engineer atUnilever before receiving anMPhil from The Universityof Manchester Institute ofScience and Technology(UMIST).

In 2002, he completed a PhD at The University ofSheffield. He joined The University of Nottinghamin 2008 as a lecturer, where he teaches reactordesign and transport phenomena.


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Postgraduate opportunities

The modern world is evermore reliant oninnovative technology – to make products,harvest and conserve resources and useenergy efficiently. The Department ofChemical and Environmental Engineeringis a leading European centre for researchand teaching necessary to enable thedevelopment of such creative and efficienttechnologies.

The department has pioneered an innovativeapproach to teaching and student support.Our students undertake a series of challengingand exciting tasks and p rojects. We have a

structured support framework in place to allowstudents to address these challenges, and todevelop the advanced technical competencethat will distinguish them from otherpostgraduate students and engineers.

Staff in the department have a wide range ofbackgrounds and industrial experience, fromdedicated teachers to technical specialistsand world-leading researchers. Industry playsa key role in the activities of the department,and provide the stimulus for cutting-edgeresearch, development and design projectsaround themes in energy, sustainability and theenvironment.

We currently offer the following postgraduatetaught courses:

• MSc Chemical Engineering

• MSc Environmental Engineering

• MSc Efficient Fossil Energy Technologies

For more information about our postgraduatetaught courses, seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/chemenv

The MEng and MSc programmes also providefoundations for further study to PhD level andpursuit of a career in research.

The University has a portfolio of DoctoralTraining Centres funded by the UK ResearchCouncils. These centres provide cutting-edgedoctoral study, combined with a supportiveand exciting working environment, in a varietyof research areas such as fossil energy,biotechnology and sustainable chemicalsprocessing.

For information about research in the facultysee www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research

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You’ve read lots about the degree programmeyou’re interested in, now it’s time to explore lifeoutside the lecture theatre. There’s so muchfor you to get involved in and explore at theUniversity and around the city. We are proud tobe one of the leading universities for studentexperience in the UK*, which will ensure thatyou have a university experience you’ll neverforget.

Your University of Nottingham –at home and around the world We are proud of our stunning campuses and arecontinually investing in our grounds, buildingsand amenities to ensure that you only have thebest surroundings in which to live and study. Ourmain UK campuses have a mix o f state-of-the-artfacilities, including sports centres, places to eatand excellent learning facilities on every campus.

We’ve made getting from campus to campus aseasy as possible and students can benefit fromour free inter-campus Hopper Bus, so you’renever far away from the striking architecture andinnovative technology of Jubilee Campus, the

rolling parkland and period buildings at UniversityPark, or the cutting-edge features of SuttonBonington.

The University of Nottingham is Britain’s globaluniversity with campuses in the UK, China andMalaysia. We also have links with more than 300universities in over 40 countries, adding a trulyglobal flavour to your degree and giving you thechance to explore the world. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses

Your new home from home At Nottingham we offer a range of differentaccommodation options, rooms are available assingle or shared, en suite or shared bathroom,

all the way through to studio flats, and varyfrom self-catered to fully catered (19 meals perweek). We also offer a guarantee of Universityaccommodation for one year to all new full-timeundergraduate students, subject to the followingconditions: you firmly accept your course place atNottingham, accept your offer of accommodationby the deadline given in your offer letter, and havean unconditional status no later than 31 August inthe year you intend to begin your studies.

If you are a new, full-time undergraduate studentwho is classified as international for fee purposes,this guarantee applies for three years**. For moreinformation, including a breakdown of pricing, seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/accommodation

Your support networkThroughout your university journey there willbe numerous people on hand to support you,including tutors and dedicated staff who will beable to advise you on various aspects of life as astudent.

We have Student Services Centres on all threeof our UK campuses, which provide a range ofsupport, information and specialist services toenhance your student experience. This supportincludes:

• Academic Support – can provide practicaladvice on areas of academic study; the servicealso provides specialist academic support forstudents with dyslexia, dyspraxia and otherspecific learning difficulties

• Disability Support – coordinates support andaccess arrangements for students with a

disability or long-term medical condition

• F inancial Support – provides information on thesources of finance available from governmentagencies and the University itself, and givesadvice about financial matters

• Student Services – also advise on issuesranging from childcare, counselling and healthto international student support, chaplaincyand faith support, as well as offering advice onpaying your tuition and accommodation fees

Whatever you may need support with, they willeither be able to help or point you in the directionof someone who can. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices

* Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey, 2015.

** Providing you submit your returners’ application in line with therequirements of the accommodation providers.

Your student experience

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Union As soon as you start at The University ofNottingham, you are automatically enrolled asa member of our Students’ Union, which isconsidered to be one of the best in the country.There are hundreds of activities that you could bepart of, providing you with the perfect opportunityto take up a new hobby or pursue existinginterests. Choose from over 200 student-runsocieties, covering all interests and abilities, aswell as local and national volunteering projects, towhich you can commit as much or as little time asyou wish.

Our Students’ Union is home to a number of

award-winning student-run media groups, whichgive you the chance to gain practical workexperience both behind the scenes or centrestage as a presenter, actor or journalist. TheNottingham New Theatre, Impact magazine,Nottingham Student Television (NSTV) andUniversity Radio Nottingham (URN) have all beenrecognised as the best in their field, winning aclutch of awards for outstanding achievements.

However you decide to become involved in theUnion, you can be sure you will make new friendsand learn new skills, all while having a lot of fun!Find out more: www.su.nottingham.ac.uk

Sport

We offer sport at all levels and an excellent all-inclusive student membership offer, so whetheryou enjoy sport as a hobby or are an elite athletewe will have just what you need. We have over70 sports clubs, which means we have the2nd highest number of sports clubs of any U Kuniversity. If you’re not interested in joining a teambut want to stay fit, we have sports centres on allof our main UK campuses. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/sport

Exploring your new city

With Nottingham city centre just a 10-minutebus ride away from University Park Campus, ourstudents are always close to the action. Buses runthrough campus regularly and many run late-nightservices too, which is handy if you’re a night owl.

For music lovers, you can take your pick from theworld-famous Rock City, Capital FM Arena or oneof the smaller gig venues for a more intimate liveshow. Nottingham is rich in performance venues,with comedy clubs and theatres catering for loversof drama, musicals, ballet and panto. We are veryproud of our sporting heritage, and with footballclubs Nottingham Forest and Notts County in thecity, as well as Trent Bridge cricket ground and theNational Ice Centre on your doorstep, you might

just become a sports fan if you’re not one already.

History and culture can be found in all cornersof the city, with Nottingham Castle, NottinghamContemporary arts centre, the Galleries ofJustice Museum, Nottingham Lakeside Arts – theUniversity’s public arts centre located on ourUniversity Park Campus, art house cinemas andthree of the world’s oldest pubs all providingpoints of interest. If you enjoy shopping,Nottingham is perfect for you; independentboutiques and vintage shops in the bohemian areaof Hockley mix with high street names in our largeshopping centres to make Nottingham a veritableshopping haven.

Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife

Download our city guide:www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/cityguide

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Applying for a place

We are looking for students who havethe ability and motivation to benefit fromour courses, and who will make a valuedcontribution to the department and theUniversity. Candidates for full-time admissionare considered on the basis of theirUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service(UCAS) form. For more information on how tomake your application stand out, have a lookat our online prospectus:www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/applying

For tips and advice at every step of yourapplication journey, visit our undergraduateapplicants’ area:www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugapplicants

Application process All applications for an undergraduate place tostudy at The University of Nottingham (includingapplications by overseas students) must be madethrough UCAS. Applications should be madeonline at www.ucas.com. Candidates will benotified of decisions through UCAS Track attrack.ucas.com.

Entry numbers For information on how many students thedepartment plans to admit on each course, pleasesee page 11.

The selection procedure Selection of those applicants to whom we willmake an offer will be based upon a combinationof the candidate’s academic record and anassessment of all the information provided in theirUCAS application form.

Academic attainment Our minimum entry level requirements are A levelscore AAA or International Baccalaureate (IB)score 36.

Your personal statement

This is the section of your UCAS form that tells usthe most about you, and you should make the bestuse of it. Be as specific and detailed as you can– we would like to see that you are a student whocan work hard, be self-motivating and make thebest possible use of the opportunities this coursemight have to offer you.

Required subjects All courses: A level or Higher Level (IB)chemistry/physics and maths. General studies,critical thinking and citizenship studies notaccepted.

Alternative qualifications In this brochure you will find our A level entryrequirements but we accept a much broaderrange of qualifications.

These include:• Access to HE Diploma• Advanced Diploma• BTEC HND/HNC• BTEC Extended Diploma• Cambridge Pre-U• Irish Leaving Certificate• Scottish Advanced Highers• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma• A range of engineering foundation courses

This list is not exhaustive; we will considerapplicants with other qualifications on anindividual basis. The entry requirements foralternative qualifications can be quite specific; forexample you may need to take certain modulesand achieve a specified grade in those modules.Please contact us to discuss the transferability ofyour qualification.

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Flexible admissions policy

In recognition of our applicants’ varied experienceand educational pathways, we employ a flexibleadmissions policy. If we judge that your situationhas adversely affected your achievement, then wewill consider this when assessing your academicpotential. If you wish to mention information aboutyour experiences in your personal statement, thenyou should ask the teacher or tutor writing yourreference to confirm what you have written. Wemay ask for further evidence and may consider arange of factors. For more information, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/go/admissionspolicies

Mature applicants We encourage applications from mature students

(which means all those aged 21 or over when thecourse begins). You should apply in the normalway through UCAS (unless you want to studypart-time, in which case you should apply directlyto the department). While we accept a rangeof qualifications, you should check our specificrequirements on UCAS course entry profiles. If indoubt, please contact the admissions tutor, whowill be happy to answer any specific queries youhave about applying as a mature student.Please email your questions [email protected]

For more information about being a maturestudent, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/mature

International applicants

We welcome applications from internationalstudents and have students from many parts ofthe world studying with us at undergraduate andpostgraduate level. All international candidatesfor undergraduate courses should apply throughUCAS.

The University’s International Office offersguidance and advice on matters such as visaand immigration regulations, working and livingin the UK, entry requirements and preparingfor coming to Nottingham – and arranges aWelcome Programme for new internationalstudents each September. If you would like tovisit the University and are unable to attend anopen day, the International Office will be happyto arrange an individual visit for you. For furtherinformation please visit www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/international-applicants

English language requirementsIELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element).

For more information and a list of the alternativeEnglish language requirements we accept,please see www.nottingham.ac.uk/go/alternativerequirements

Preparing to study in English –

academic English preparation andsupport The University of Nottingham Centre for EnglishLanguage Education (CELE) offers high qualityacademic English and study skills (presessional)programmes to prepare you to study your degreein English. Our programmes are designed togive international students excellent preparationfor their academic studies and are taught byexperienced, professional tutors.

CELE provides a range of programmesthroughout the year, including five-week subject-specific courses (in some subjects) and afour-week course in September for students with

unconditional offers, with a focus on academicstudy skills.

You can continue to benefit from academicEnglish support with free classes and one-to-oneconsultations throughout your study (insessionalprogrammes).

For more information about CELE, p lease visitwww.nottingham.ac.uk/cele

Deferred entry

Applicants who wish to defer their entry by ayear will not be at a dis advantage. Please tell ussomething about your plans for your gap year inyour UCAS personal statement.

Equal opportunities policy The University aims to create the conditionswhereby students and staff are treated solely onthe basis of their merits, abilities and potential,regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality,ethnic or national origin, age, socio-economicbackground, disability, religious or political beliefs,trade union membership, family circumstances,sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I switch between courses?

You can switch between Chemical Engineering/Chemical Engineering with EnvironmentalEngineering/Environmental Engineering at the endof year one. You will be able to switch betweenBEng and MEng degrees at the end of year two.

How much practical work will I do? Practical work is an integral part of the courseand includes laboratory, field work and industrialvisits. We use labs to develop analytical, problem-solving and team-working skills. The amount ofpractical work undertaken is high in the first year:typically 20% of the course.

What staff support is available during thecourse?

The department runs an academic tutorial system.First-year students see their tutor on a weeklybasis. In later years tutors advise on module/course choices and career options. Personaltutors are also assigned to act in a pastoral role ifnecessary.

I haven’t studied the correct subjects – is thereany way I can do engineering? If you have not studied maths, chemistry orphysics at A level you could consider applying forthe Engineering Foundation Year Programme. Formore details, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/foundationyear

How much are the fees? Like many universities in England, Nottinghamcharges full-time UK and EU students an annualtuition fee of £9,000. However, you will not haveto pay your fees while studying – the governmentwill lend eligible students the money, which youwill start to pay back once you have left universityand are earning at least £21,000. For moreinformation, please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

Fees for students from outside the EU vary from

subject to subject. For more information, pleasesee the ‘New international students’ section onwww.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

What bursaries are available? Although bursary figures for 2016/17 are yet tobe finalised, the University will continue to offer agenerous package of bursary support to studentsfrom lower income households. These are inaddition to any support you may receive from thegovernment. For more information please seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/financialsupport or takea look at the funding tab on the relevant courseentry in our online prospectus:www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy

If you are an international applicant (outside of theEU), please see the ‘New international students’section on www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees

The Faculty of Engineering offers InternationalUndergraduate Scholarships for incomingundergraduate international students whichcomprise a fee reduction of £1,500 and ongoingyearly awards for students who meet the eligibilitycriteria. For more information, visitwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/funding

Can I still do a year in industry even if I am notenrolled on a degree with an industrial year? Yes, you can transfer on to an industrial yearcourse after you commence your degree.

What happens if I do not get a placement? We will provide as much support as possible toobtain a placement, but if you do not manage tosecure a placement we will transfer you to therelevant BEng or MEng degree.

How much will I earn on placement? We ask that all employers offer at least theminimum wage to our placement students.However, some industry sectors offer considerablymore generous salaries (over £25,000 perannum in some instances) plus help in findingaccommodation.

What support do you offer for students withdisabilities? We are committed to promoting access forstudents who have a disability, dyslexia or along-term medical condition. Services providedby the University aim to enable students tofulfil the inherent requirements of the courseas independently as possible. The University’sDisability Statement, which lists services, facilitiesand opportunities available throughout theUniversity can be viewed atwww.nottingham.ac.uk/disability

What support is available for students withchildren? There are a range of services provided to supportstudents with children, including a University daynursery, a playscheme and playcentre day care.There is also a scheme to help students fundchildcare. For more information, seewww.nottingham.ac.uk/child-care

Visit our website for more frequently askedquestions:www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemenv

To ask course-specific questions contact:[email protected]

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Visiting and contacting us

Open daysIf you’re considering applying to The University ofNottingham we recommend that you try to attendone of the University-wide open days, which areheld in June and September each year and attractaround 30,000 visitors. Find out more:www.nottingham.ac.uk/opendays

Mini open days Mini open days are much smaller than the mainopen days but offer the same opportunities toattend various talks and tours as well as speak tocurrent students and academics. Find out morewww.nottingham.ac.uk/go/miniopendays orcall +44 (0)115 951 5559

UCAS visit daysOnce you’ve been offered a place at Nottingham,you will be invited to attend a UCAS visit day,which is an opportunity for you to visit thedepartment and to find out more about yourchosen course. You will also be given a short tourof the campus by current students.

Virtual open dayIf you can’t attend one of our open days in person,or would like to explore our campuses beforevisiting, take a look at our virtual open day:www.nottingham.ac.uk/virtualnottingham

Other visits If you wish to make an informal visit to the

University prior to applying here, you are welcometo do so, but you should contact us in advanceif you wish to visit the department or speak toan admissions tutor, and we will do our best tooblige.

Contacting usFor further information please contact:Mary KarEngineering Student Support TeamEngineering and Science Learning CentreUniversity ParkNottingham, NG7 2RDt: +44 (0)115 951 4081e: [email protected] w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemenv

For international student enquiries, pleasecontact:The International Officet: +44 (0)115 951 5247f: +44 (0)115 951 5155e: [email protected]

w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

You can also connect with fellow applicants andcurrent students on our applicants’ Facebook andTwitter pages:

UoNApplicants

@UoNApplicants

Printed June 2015.

The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure thatthe information in this brochure was accurate when published.Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that itis subject to change from time to time, and you should thereforeconsider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. Youshould check the University’s website for any updates before youdecide to accept a place on a course.

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