Information for prospective undergraduates
Tom - MEng Chemical Engineering: "Chemical Engineering at Sheffield has been both an enjoyable and satisfying experience. To know that, because of your work, the north of England could be getting their petrol today, what other degree can offer that? With the course material, structure and guidance you will receive at Sheffield, anything is possible.
Most importantly, life at Sheffield is second to none and at the end of your degree getting a job will be no problems whatsoever (well, I´ve got one and the money is nice)."
Chemical engineering applies science to the design, construction and operation of processes in which materials undergo changes. The applications of these changes are necessary for the production of commodities essential to our everyday life. These include food and drink, pharmaceuticals, fertilisers, man-made fibres, plastics, fuels and energy.
These manufacturing activities require processes that provide the efficient and safe conversion of raw materials into useful products. This should be achieved at the lowest possible cost, with minimum energy consumption whilst ensuring minimum impact on the environment.
Chemical Engineers are involved in developing new processes, synthesising new products and optimising the performance of existing process systems.
Why Chemical and Biological Engineering?
See our Undergraduate Proposition for key reasons why choosing Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Sheffield is the best decision for you.
Undergraduate Course Brochure now available
Please see the download box to the right of this page for our new Undergraduate Course brochure. This downloadable brochure holds details of all our undergraduate degree programmes.
Alternatively, click on the "Undergraduate Prospectus" link to order the University of Sheffield Undergraduate Prospectus, which contains information on all degree programmes offered by the University.