Bsc to MEng?

Currently I'm on a BSc Chemistry degree. Initially, I wanted to study Chemical Engineering, but I decided to go with Chemistry because I love experimental Chemistry, which is found more on the BSc degree than a Chem Eng degee. I'm not too fond of Physics either which, despite the name, Chem Eng has A LOT of. However, now I don't know whether I'm regretting my decision or not. I do want to go into either the Oil and Gas industry or Pharmaceuticals, which can be done a lot more easily with an MEng degree than an MSc degree (?), so now I'm wondering if it's at all a possibility to complete my BSc in Chemistry and do an MEng in Chemical Engineering at all?
I'm pretty much just freaking out because at first I loved the fact that a Chemistry degree is more broad than a Chem Eng degree, which is more specialised, I believe. But now, I'm wondering where my BSc/MSc can take me, if anywhere...

MEng is a 4-year integrated/undergraduate masters degree - you wouldn't do it after a BSc.

Find an MSc that interests you and leads to the types of jobs you want.

oh... ok, it's not split up like a BSc and MSc. thank you!

Currently I'm on a BSc Chemistry degree. Initially, I wanted to study Chemical Engineering, but I decided to go with Chemistry because I love experimental Chemistry, which is found more on the BSc degree than a Chem Eng degee. I'm not too fond of Physics either which, despite the name, Chem Eng has A LOT of. However, now I don't know whether I'm regretting my decision or not. I do want to go into either the Oil and Gas industry or Pharmaceuticals, which can be done a lot more easily with an MEng degree than an MSc degree (?), so now I'm wondering if it's at all a possibility to complete my BSc in Chemistry and do an MEng in Chemical Engineering at all?
I'm pretty much just freaking out because at first I loved the fact that a Chemistry degree is more broad than a Chem Eng degree, which is more specialised, I believe. But now, I'm wondering where my BSc/MSc can take me, if anywhere...

Currently I'm on a BSc Chemistry degree. Initially, I wanted to study Chemical Engineering, but I decided to go with Chemistry because I love experimental Chemistry, which is found more on the BSc degree than a Chem Eng degee. I'm not too fond of Physics either which, despite the name, Chem Eng has A LOT of. However, now I don't know whether I'm regretting my decision or not. I do want to go into either the Oil and Gas industry or Pharmaceuticals, which can be done a lot more easily with an MEng degree than an MSc degree (?), so now I'm wondering if it's at all a possibility to complete my BSc in Chemistry and do an MEng in Chemical Engineering at all?
I'm pretty much just freaking out because at first I loved the fact that a Chemistry degree is more broad than a Chem Eng degree, which is more specialised, I believe. But now, I'm wondering where my BSc/MSc can take me, if anywhere...

Hi there!

As far as I'm aware, an MEng can only be achieved with an integrated engineering degree, so unless you do a Bachelors of Engineering followed by an MEng (a route I imagine you do not want to do), then this is not possible.

However, if you are not a massive fan of physics and enjoy experimental chemistry, it definitely sounds like you chose the right course. I am currently studying chemical engineering as an undergraduate and it is a lot of physics and no experimental chemistry!

The other posters in this thread are right, you need to find an MSc in something you enjoy. What are your career goals, if not the typical chem eng jobs? If you are not after a specific chemical engineering career path then it really shouldn't matter.

Something worth noting is at Bath, we have the Centre for Sustainable Chemical Technologies, which is multidiscplinary centre, including chemistry and chemical engineering. The Department of Chemical Engineering offer two Msc's, Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Chemical Engineering. These master courses are designed to prepare you for academia or industry but they definitely encourage PhD study afterwards. The entry requirements specify a chemical engineering degree, however, it does also say they would consider other engineering or science disciplines, so it would definitely be worth enquiring via postgraduate admissions at [email protected].

If this is not for you or not possible, I am sure you would be able to find a MSc in something you are interested, or pick modules within your current degree to tailor your degree.

Good luck!

Leah
2nd Year Chemical Engineering

You could do an MSc in chemical engineering after your BSc in chemistry, but do you actually want to go into engineering? There are jobs in oil & gas for chemistry graduates, e.g. production chemist, and I would also imagine there'd be opportunities in pharma for chemistry grads too.