This chemical engineering degree leads to full registration as a chartered engineer. This degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. Chemical engineering is a field of engineering which turns raw materials into useful products through changing their properties or changing how their properties interact with each other. The North East is a major centre for process industries and this degree programme takes full advantage of the university's location by providing you with significant practical elements and opportunity to engage with industry.