In CEAC we educate new members of the chemical engineering and applied chemistry professions. Many of our course modules are shared by chemists, bioscientists and chemical engineers, this enables students and researchers to work closely together creating future experts who appreciate each other's roles.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering remain crucial professions today as we shape the world of the 21st century. Chemistry is essential to the modern society we live in. The chemicals, from which all manner of consumer products are manufactured, are produced in processes developed from the fundamental principles of chemistry.
Chemists provide a key to the process development of consumer products, industrial materials, medicines and foodstuffs. A good research or process chemist needs a sound understanding of physio-chemical principles, strong communication and teamwork skills, an understanding of environmental concerns, and a grasp of the fundamental principles of economics and management to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of society.
Our courses differs from the conventional "pure" chemistry pattern as it benefits from the additional expertise which became available with the formation of the division of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, whilst still covering the essential "core" of chemical knowledge required by all professional chemists.
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Diverse Laboratory Experience: Our courses involve laboratory work in a wide range of chemical, biological and/or chemical engineering subject areas. They offer training in specific techniques and illustrate fundamental concepts discussed in lectures.
Emphasis on Project Work: During your studies you will be involved in individual and group project work. These are designed to develop individual skills as a researcher as well as communication, negotiation, organisational and leadership skills needed to work effectively in research- or project- groups after graduation.
Professional Practice: Our courses emphasise the commercial as well as industrial application of Chemistry. During your course you will take a number of modules designed to link the theory you study in other modules with the 'real world' that will continually influence your future work, whether you do biomedical research, help define public environmental policy or design new chemical process facilities.
Undergraduate
Full accreditation is given by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) to the academic content of all our Chemical Engineering degree courses. The appropriate period spent in a responsible position after graduation can therefore count towards corporate membership of the Institution (the placment year counts towards this).
Uniquely our MEng in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This means that following time spent in post after graduation you will be eligible for Corporate Membership of both Institutions and the status of Chartered Engineer and Chartered Chemist.
Reflecting our established reputation, our courses are recognised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Postgraduate
The School of Engineering and Applied Science was rated highly in the latest
Research Assessment Exercise. Research strengths in chemistry and chemical engineering were vital to achieving this performance.
Research activity is particularly focused in the areas of development and analysis of new materials and processes with particular
application to biological and environmental systems. The membership of the Research Groups at CEAC comprieses senior academic staff who have established international reputations and this has helped to foster strong links with industrial and academic partners – and to attract substantial research income.
The vibrant research effort within CEAC is divided into two main areas,
Bioenergy and
Polymers. Within these two areas there are four main research groups concentrating on projects that offer important opportunities for the exploitation of scientific and technological advances. The Groups are:
Bioenergy
Polymers
Our excellent links with the chemical process industries allows undergraduate students to test and expand their knowledge, skills and understanding with a paid, twelve-month professional placement. It will provide integrated industrial/professional training, often in a position of responsibility, in areas such as the design, development, commissioning or operation of a chemical plant.
The industrial year of the undergraduate courses gives relevance to the academic components of the courses. It exposes students to modern industrial practice, problems which can and do arise within the field. It also increases the students' attractiveness to potential employers. Our students have been successfully placed in many organisations, in the UK and Europe.
"I chose to do a placement year as I have always had a "hands on" approach to life. After only three months I already feel like an integral part of the team. It's such a friendly working environment here, which really aids the learning process."
Jim Taylor, a BEng, Chemical Engineering student at Aston University
We will arrange your industrial placement for students in conjunction with a sponsoring company. We will also initiate opportunities for students to visit companies, undertake commercial project work and compete for sponsorships and prizes.
More information about placement years in EAS >
Our links with industry also help provide CASE and TCS funded PhD studentships.
We have developed a number of activities for visiting school groups of different ages, including lecture/demonstrations, laboratory activities and guided tours.
These activities may be incorporated into a day's visit of the University campus or into a chemistry immersion experience involving a day or an afternoon visit to the CEAC building.
A number of outreach events are held at various times during the year. Further information Outreach activities >
Work Experience
Limited numbers of work experience positions are available to exceptional students.
" I wanted work experience at Aston University for my UCAS entry. I thought all I would be doing at Aston would be simple boring work, which wasn't that important. On my first day I was greatly impressed by how friendly everyone was. My work experience has finished and I can actually say I enjoyed it. It was fun. I felt I was doing something useful for myself and for Aston University. I recommend people to try out Aston University. I was surprised at the wide range skills I used for my work experience. I was also greatly impressed with how everyone respected and trusted me"
Mohammed Imran of Matthew Boulton College of Further and Higher Education
For details of visit days, or for any further information, or even if its only for an informal chat, please contact.
Dr James Titiloye
Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry,
Aston University,
Aston triangle,
Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
Tel: 0121 204 3429
or Email: j.titiloye@aston.ac.uk
orThe Admissions Office
School of Engineering and Applied Science
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
Tel: 0121 204 3659
Email:
engineering@aston.ac.uk
For enquiries concerning undergraduate programmes please contact:
Mrs Sandra Gibbon
Secretary/Administrator
Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry
School of Engineering & Applied Science
Aston University, Aston triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK
Tel: 0121 204 3394
Email:
S.Gibbon@aston.ac.uk
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