Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

We are proud of our established history as the oldest continuing chemical engineering programme in England and can offer a great learning experience with our Fluor pilot plant.

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Study with us

We offer undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses in chemical engineering as well as a fully operational process plant.

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Our courses

Applying science and technology to the development of solutions that improve our daily lives is at the heart of chemical engineering.
Explanation of a chemical process at the University of Surrey pilot plant
Facilities

We have a £1.7m chemical engineering facility which includes a fully operational process plant.

Research themes

Research in our department covers a wide range of interconnected areas and we collaborate closely with academic institutions and industries in the UK and worldwide.

Digital and process innovation
Energy and materials
Formulation and products
Health and food
Water processing technology

Students and graduates

Nick Amott

Nick Amott

"We were fortunate to have some very entertaining lecturers" 

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Katie Costello

Katie Costello

Chemical and Process Engineering Research

“I have access to a large range of ultrasonic equipment, and also fantastic bio-labs where I conduct my bacterial research.”

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Internationally accredited

We are proud to announce that our courses are internationally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).

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News

OPCW delegates in pilot plant

20.08.19

OPCW programme at Surrey helps make the world a more peaceful place

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RAE competition winners

16.07.19

Surrey announced UK champions ahead of Global Grand Challenges Summit 2019

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Solar energy farm

26.03.19

Five reasons to study for a masters in chemical and process engineering at Surrey

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