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15.43 Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering and Chemical Engineering with Process Biotechnology

BEng with Honours in Chemical EngineeringBEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering with Process BiotechnologyBEng in Chemical EngineeringDiploma of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering Certificate of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering

Course Regulations[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 15.1]

Status of the Courses 15.43.1 All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential

Honours students. Transfer between the courses and to the MEng degree in Chemical Engineering is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study15.43.2 The courses are available by full-time study only.

Curriculum First Year

15.43.3 All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120 credits as follows:

Compulsory Classes LevelCredits

13 110 Foundation Chemistry 1 2013 114 Physical and Organic Chemistry 1 1018 121 Introduction to Chemical and Process

Engineering 1 1018 153 IT and Graphical Communications 1 10CP 101 Basic Principles in Chemical Engineering 1 20MA 111 Mathematics 1 B 1 15MA 112 Mathematics 2B 1 15

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Chemical EngineeringElective Classes 20

Chemical Engineering with Process BiotechnologyElective Classes 10

Optional ClassesNo fewer than 10 credits chosen from

53 204 Statistics for Bioscience 2 1065 101 Biomedical Engineering 1 10BB 103 Bioscience 1C: Microbial and Plant Science 1 10BB 105 Understanding Food 1 10BB 205 Bioscience 2E: Introductory Medical Microbiology 2 10

In exceptional circumstances students may take other classes, but only with the prior approval of the Head of Department.

Second Year15.43.4 All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120

credits as follows:


16 215 Foundation Engineering Mechanics 2 1018 207 Process Analysis 1 2 1018 209 Process Heat Transfer 2 1018 211 Process Fluid Flow 2 1018 238 Chemical Engineering Practice 1 2 20CP 201 Process Thermodynamics 2 10CP 202 Statistics for Chemical Engineers 2 10MA 211 Mathematics 3B 2 10MA 212 Mathematics 4B 2 10

together with classes appropriate to the chosen course:

Chemical EngineeringElective Classes 20

Chemical Engineering with Process BiotechnologyElective Classes 10

Optional ClassesNo fewer than 10 credits chosen from the list of optional classes in Regulation 15.43.3

Third Year 15.43.5 All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120

credits as follows:


18 316 Biochemical Engineering 1 3 1018 320 Safety and Loss Prevention 1 3 1018 321 Reactors 3 1018 324 Plastics Engineering 3 1018 356 Computer Applications 3 1018 361 Separation Processes 1 3 1018 362 Separation Processes 2 3 10

18 366 Food Process Engineering 3 1018 367 Plant and Process Design 3 2018 368 Chemical Engineering Practice 2 3 20

Fourth Year 15.43.6 All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120

credits as follows:


18 419 Water Pollution Control 4 1018 420 Process Analysis 3 4 1018 442 Particle Technology 4 1018 443 Process Control and Instrumentation 1 4 1018 446 Process Economics 4 1018 474 Separation Processes 3 4 1018 475 Chemical Engineering Design 4 60CP 421 Multiphase Systems 4 10

* Students taking the BEng in Chemical Engineering with Process Biotechnology must take the Process Biotechnology options with the classes 18 415 Chemical Engineering Design and 18 417 Chemical Engineering Project

Progress 15.43.7 In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must

normally have accumulated at least 100 credits from the course curriculum.

15.43.8 In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 220 credits from the course curriculum.

15.43.9 In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 340 credits from the course curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification15.43.10 The final Honours classification will normally be based on:

(i) the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes which are taken in the second, third and fourth years;

(ii) if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award15.43.11 BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of

BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include (i) no fewer than 400 credits from compulsory classes including

180 at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 or above;

(ii) the credits for the classes 18 238 Chemical Engineering Practice 1 and 18 368 Chemical Engineering Practice 2 .

15.43.12 In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering with Process Biotechnology, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits from the course curriculum. These must include (i) no fewer than 400 credits from compulsory classes including

180 at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4 or above;

(ii) the credits for the classes 18 238 Chemical Engineering Practice 1 and 18 368 Chemical Engineering Practice 2 plus those for at least two of the optional classes taken in the first and second years.

15.43.13 BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Chemical Engineering a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 90 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.43.14 Diploma of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 240 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 100 credits at Level 2 or above.

15.43.15 Certificate of Higher Education: In order to qualify for the award of a Certificate of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the course curriculum.

15.43.16 A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng or the Diploma of Higher Education or the Certificate of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering ‘with Commendation’.

15.43.17to 15.43.30 (Numbers not used)

Chemical Engineering

BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering by Distance LearningBEng in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning


Admission15.43.31 The normal qualification for entry to the course is possession of an

HNC in Chemical Engineering plus related work experience, an HND in Chemical Engineering or a degree in another discipline; other qualifications may be considered. Students thus qualified are normally awarded 240 credits through credit transfer and/or RPL.

Status of the Courses

15.43.32 All students are normally admitted in the first instance as potential Honours students.

Mode of Study15.43.33 The courses are available by distance learning only.

Duration of Study15.43.34 The normal duration of study is 3 years and the maximum is 6 years.




CD 101 Basic Principles in Chemical Engineering 2 10CD 108 Mathematics Bridging 2 5CD 207 Process Analysis 1 2 15CD 209 Process Heat Transfer 2 10CD 211 Process Fluid Flow 2 10CD 361 Separation Processes 1 3 10 Second Year



CD 301 Process Thermodynamics 3 10CD 320 Safety and Loss Prevention 1 3 10CD 321 Reactors 3 10CD 356 Computer Applications 3 10CD 362 Separation Processes 2 3 10CD 367 Plant and Process Design 3 10CD 420 Process Analysis 3 4 10CD 473 Transfer Processes 4 10


credits as follows:


CD 415 Chemical Engineering Design 4 30CD 417 Chemical Engineering Project 4 20CD 419 Water Pollution Control 4 10CD 442 Particle Technology 4 10CD 443 Process Control and Instrumentation 1 4 10CD 446 Process Economics 4 10CD 474 Separation Processes 3 4 10

Progress 15.43.38 In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must

normally have accumulated at least 280 credits including at least 40 credits from the first year curriculum.

15.43.39 In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 360 credits including at least 120 credits from the first and second year curriculum. In addition, a student must have achieved an approved standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

Final Honours Classification15.43.40 The final Honours classification will normally be based on:

(i) the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes which are taken in the second and third years;

(ii) if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award15.43.41 BEng with Honours: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of

BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 480 credits including at least 220 from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 180 credits at Levels 3 and 4 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 4.

15.43.42 BEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of BEng in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 360 credits including at least 100 from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 60 credits at Level 3 or above.

15.43.43 A candidate who meets the criteria in Regulation 15.1.42 may be awarded the BEng in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning ‘with Commendation’.

16.43 Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical Engineering

MEng in Chemical Engineering

Course Regulations

[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 16.1]

Status of the Degree 16.43.1 The course is at Integrated Masters level. Transfer to the BEng degree

in Chemical Engineering is possible prior to the fourth year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study16.43.2 The courses are available by full-time study only




13 110 Foundation Chemistry 1 2013 114 Physical and Organic Chemistry 1 1018 121 Introduction to Chemical and Process

Engineering 1 1018 153 IT and Graphical Communications 1 10CP 101 Basic Principles in Chemical Engineering 1 20MA 111 Mathematics 1B 1 15MA 112 Mathematics 2B 1 15

Elective Classes 20


credits as follows:


16 215 Foundation Engineering Mechanics 2 1018 207 Process Analysis 1 2 1018 209 Process Heat Transfer 2 1018 211 Process Fluid Flow 2 1018 238 Chemical Engineering Practice 1 2 20CP 201 Process Thermodynamics 2 10CP 202 Statistics for Chemical Engineers 2 10MA 211 Mathematics 3B 2 10MA 212 Mathematics 4B 2 10

Elective Classes 20


credits as follows:


18 316 Biochemical Engineering 1 3 1018 320 Safety and Loss Prevention 1 3 1018 321 Reactors 3 1018 324 Plastics Engineering 3 1018 356 Computer Applications 3 1018 361 Separation Processes 1 3 1018 362 Separation Processes 2 3 1018 366 Food Process Engineering 3 1018 367 Plant and Process Design 3 2018 368 Chemical Engineering Practice 2 3 20


credits as follows:


18 475 Chemical Engineering Design 4 6018 419 Water Pollution Control 4 1018 446 Process Economics 4 1018 442 Particle Technology 4 1018 443 Process Control and Instrumentation 1 4 1018 474 Separation Processes 3 4 10CP 421 Multiphase Systems 4 10

Fifth Year 16.43.7 All students shall undertake classes amounting to no fewer than 120

credits (which must bring the total studied at Level 5 to at least 90 credits) as follows:


18 530 Chemical Engineering Project 5 60CP 511 Advanced Process Engineering 5 20CP 512 Professional Skills 5 20CP 513 Systems and Industry 5 20

Progress16.43.8 At all stages of the course, a student must achieve an approved

standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

16.43.9 In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated 100 credits from the course curriculum.

16.43.10 In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated 220 credits from the course curriculum.

16.43.11 In order to progress to the fourth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated 340 credits from the course curriculum including those for 18 238 Chemical Engineering Practice 1 and 18 368

Chemical Practice 2 and no fewer than 280 credits from first, second and third year compulsory classes.

16.43.12 In order to progress to the fifth year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated at least 460 credits from the course curriculum including no fewer than 420 credits from first, second, third and fourth year compulsory classes.

Final Classification16.43.13 The final classification for the degree of MEng in Chemical Engineering

will normally be based on:(i) the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional

classes taken in the second, third, fourth and fifth years;(ii) if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award16.43.14 MEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MEng in

Chemical Engineering, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 600 credits from the course curriculum. These must include no fewer than 210 credits at Levels 4 or 5 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 5.

Transfer16.43.15 A candidate who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for

the degree of MEng may be transferred to the degree of BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering, provided the appropriate progress regulations are satisfied

16.43.16to 16.43.20 (Numbers not used)

Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning

MEng in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning


Admission16.43.21 The normal qualification for entry to the course is possession of an

HND in Chemical Engineering or a degree in another discipline; other qualifications may be considered. Students thus qualified are normally awarded 240 credits through credit transfer.

Status of the Degree 16.43.22 The course is at Integrated Masters level. Transfer to the BEng degree

in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning is possible prior to the third year of study, subject to satisfying the appropriate progress regulations.

Mode of Study

16.43.23 The courses are available by part-time study only.

Duration of Study16.43.24 The normal duration of study is 4 years and the maximum is 7 years.

Curriculum (Part-time study)First Year



CD 101 Basic Principles in Chemical Engineering 2 10CD 108 Mathematics Bridging 2 5CD 207 Process Analysis 1 2 15CD 209 Process Heat Transfer 2 10CD 211 Process Fluid Flow 2 10CD 361 Separation Processes 1 3 10


credits as follows:


CD 301 Process Thermodynamics 3 10CD 320 Safety and Loss Prevention 3 10CD 321 Reactors 3 10CD 356 Computer Applications 3 10CD 362 Separation Processes 2 3 10CD 367 Plant and Process Design 3 10CD 420 Process Analysis 3 4 10CD 473 Transfer Processes 4 10


credits as follows:


CD 475 Chemical Engineering Design, Part 1 4 30CD 530 Chemical Engineering Project, Part 1 5 20

Optional ClassesNo fewer than 60 credits chosen from18 442 Particle Technology 4 10CD 419 Water Pollution Control 4 10CD 443 Process Control and Instrumentation 1 4 10CD 446 Process Economics 4 10CD 474 Separation Processes 3 4 10

eitherCD 316 Biochemical Engineering 1 3 10orCD 366 Food Process Engineering 3 10


credits (which must bring the total studied at Level 5 to at least 90 credits) as follows: Compulsory Classes Level

CreditsCD 475 Chemical Engineering Design, Part 2 5 30CD 530 Chemical Engineering Project, Part 2 5 40

Optional Classes No fewer than 40 credits chosen from:18 525 Safety and Loss Prevention 2 5 1018 526 Control and Instrumentation 2 5 1018 527 Biochemical Engineering 2 5 1018 528 Membrane Technology 5 10CP 505 General and Strategic Management 5 10CP 506 Particle and Colloid Engineering 5 10

Progress – Part-time Study16.43.29 At all stages of the course, a student must achieve an approved

standard of performance with regard to level of study and academic attainment.

16.43.30 In order to progress to the second year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated 280 credits including at least 40 credits from the first year curriculum.

16.43.31 In order to progress to the third year of the course, a student must normally have accumulated 360 credits including at least 120 credits from the first and second year curriculum.

16.43.32 In order to progress to the fourth year of the course a student must have accumulated at least 460 credits including no fewer than 230 credits from first, second and third year compulsory classes.

Examination and Final Assessment16.43.33 The final classification for the degree of MEng will normally be based

on: (i) the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional

classes taken in the first, second, third and fourth years;(ii) if appropriate, an oral examination.

Award16.43.34 MEng: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MEng in

Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning, a candidate must have accumulated no fewer than 600 credits. These must include no fewer

than 210 Credits at Levels 4 or 5 of which a minimum of 90 must be at Level 5.

Transfer16.43.35 A candidate who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for

the degree of MEng may be transferred to the degree of BEng with Honours in Chemical Engineering by Distance Learning, provided the appropriate progress regulations are satisfied.

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