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Our departments
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We're based in the city centre of Glasgow in the James Weir Building. We have modern laboratory and workspace facilities for our undergraduate, postgraduate and research students. Wander around our Department virtually!
Take the tourOur visiting professors
The Department of Chemical and Process Engineering has continually fostered links with industry to support our excellent teaching experience by providing first-hand insight into the challenges of an engineering role and giving clear context to the concepts covered within the course.
Find out moreAbout us
We have strong links with major chemical engineering employers across the world, particularly those involved in our unique Chemical Engineering by distance learning programmes. Our courses are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
We're at the forefront of chemical engineering research, stretching across the boundaries of science and engineering.
Among our areas of expertise are:
- the controlled assembly of nanostructured materials
- the design of advanced reactors
- combating global warming with novel energy storage technology
- understanding protein aggregation in degenerative diseases
Our sample analysis services
Our research laboratories are equipped with a range of high-tech analytical instruments for characterisation of a wide range of polymeric materials, solids, liquids, powders, porous surfaces and nanomaterials. Send in samples to be analysis by specialist technical staff including analysis of solid materials to determine surface areas, total pore volume, Langmuir surface area using out Brunauer, Emmett and Teller (BET) Instrument.
Find out moreScholarships
The University of Strathclyde offers a number of scholarships and funding opportunities to help support your studies.
Scholarships searchOur research areas
Our research applies advances in science and mathematics to develop solutions to challenges faced by industry and society, such as manufacturing medicines, delivering clean water and providing renewable energy. We research areas from controlled assembly of nanostructured materials to design of advanced reactors, and from combating global warming with novel energy storage and gas separation technology to understanding protein aggregation in degenerative diseases.
Our cutting-edge research aligns with the following University-wide strategic themes:
- Advanced manufacturing & materials
- Energy
- Health and wellbeing
- Society and policy
- Measurement science
We have strong links with other engineering and science departments within Strathclyde and externally. We also work with many industrial partners.
Explore our researchOur joint education programme with Nanjing Forestry University
We take part in joint education programmes with a number of universities worldwide. This means you can study split your studies between your home university and the University of Strathclyde. You'll then receive your final award from Strathclyde.
The joint education programmes also offers academic staff from partner universities the chance to apply for a postgraduate research degree at the University of Strathclyde.
We support international students in many ways. We have regular meetings with all international students... and there is also extensive help in terms of learning English.
Dr Mark Heslop
Our featured courses
Degree Apprentices will acquire underpinning knowledge and understanding with core engineering competencies being developed through an integrated work based learning curriculum. Academic modules will be delivered by leading academics from the University of Strathclyde and the blended delivery mode allowing maximum flexibility for the employer.
The MSc requires you to take a range of classes from subject areas in chemical & process engineering, sustainability/environmental engineering and multidisciplinary skills. You'll take four in chemical & process engineering, two in sustainability/environmental and two in multidisciplinary skills.
Students can study towards an MPhil in one year or a PhD in three to four years. You can study either option in any of our key areas of research:
- Advanced manufacturing & materials
- Energy
- Health and wellbeing
- Society and policy
- Measurement science
Our students
Isaya Sichone
MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
I found the University of Strathclyde to be the best place to enhance my knowledge and skills and therefore my competence in the field.
Anshul Seecharam
PhD Chemical Engineering
I am proud that I am part of a project which is working towards the climate action that we urgently need, and taking practical steps towards reducing carbon emission.
Samiya Nimale
BEng Chemical Engineering - Eng Academy
I find that the university and its staff have been so helpful in providing me the tools to boost my confidence and always strive for resilience.
Opportunities & events
Opportunities
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10May2023
Strathclyde Chemical Engineering - Applicant Day (On-Campus)
As an applicant or offer holder to the BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering course you will be personally invited to attend an applicant day to find out more about the undergraduate course, facilities and opportunities.13-16Jun2023Adsorption Summer School 2023
This 4-day course provides training on adsorption fundamentals, from molecular mechanisms up to industrial processes. It is aimed at industry professionals, 1st-year PhD candidates, or anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of adsorption-based separation and storage processes.-
PhD Opportunities
We offer both MPhil and PhD programmes in chemical engineering. Find out more about our available opportunities.
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Volunteering and Outreach Opportunities
Staff and students take part in outreach activities with local schools and events to inspire the next generation of chemical engineers
Upcoming events
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10May2023
Strathclyde Chemical Engineering - Applicant Day (On-Campus)
As an applicant or offer holder to the BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering course you will be personally invited to attend an applicant day to find out more about the undergraduate course, facilities and opportunities.13-16Jun2023Adsorption Summer School 2023
This 4-day course provides training on adsorption fundamentals, from molecular mechanisms up to industrial processes. It is aimed at industry professionals, 1st-year PhD candidates, or anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge of adsorption-based separation and storage processes.More events-
PhD Opportunities
We offer both MPhil and PhD programmes in chemical engineering. Find out more about our available opportunities.
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Volunteering and Outreach Opportunities
Staff and students take part in outreach activities with local schools and events to inspire the next generation of chemical engineers