Course Overview

Isaac Asimov observed, "Science can amuse and fascinate us all, but engineering changes the world. In the past, chemical engineering has quietly (or sometimes noisily!) served society's material and energy needs. But in the 21st century, in the face of global challenges of climate change and fossil fuel depletion, the market is for chemical engineers to change the world by changing how we meet our food, water, energy, and materials needs. In particular, we need to do this in more joined-up ways that produce the right products more cleverly and effectively, understanding the full environmental implications of processing choices, and exploiting interactions for efficiency to give minimum impact and maximum benefit. Our Chemical Engineering BEng(Hons) course, accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), provides in-depth coverage of modern, industry-relevant chemical engineering material from the fundamentals through to process design. Chemical engineering can be viewed as the most applied of the applied sciences and with opportunities to make a difference in the world. Chemical engineers transform the visions of chemists and biochemists into industrial-scale reality to make the benefits of new products and processes available to the world. Our course is intense on systems thinking, practical skills, and an emphasis on nurturing transferable and employability skills. We offer you the opportunity to gain vital, in-depth, and industry-relevant chemical engineering knowledge to help you play a valuable and rewarding role in this industry and beyond.

General Eligibility

The admissions process will be in conjunction with other courses in the Chemical Sciences suite.

Applications for this course are considered on a case-by-case basis, but typical entry requirements for the Chemical Engineering (Top-up) BEng(Hons) are:

• You hold an HND or Diploma of Higher Education in Chemical Engineering with an overall average of at least 60%.

• Or, you have passed 240 credits of a Chemical Engineering degree, including at least 120 credits at Level 5 or the equivalent; all modules must be passed with at least 40%, and the overall average should be at least 60%.

International entry will typically proceed through formal progression agreements with overseas partner institutions.

Information for the partner institutions: For entry, the student should have been performing at a 1st class level (exact qualifying grades to be determined through liaison with departmental admissions tutors, International Office and partner institution) in their prior undergraduate studies where credit equivalent to Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) or Higher National Diploma (HND) (the equivalent of 120 F-level and 120 I-level credits) and they will be at least 18 years of age by 31st December of the year of entry.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, iGCSE English at grade B or equivalent.