Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering, BEng

Introduction

Chemical engineering involves developing more sustainable ways of manufacturing the products we use every day while addressing the global challenges of climate change, energy, sustainability, and human health.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: BEng
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: H813

Chemical engineers design processes to transform raw materials into products such as chemicals, fuels, foods, and pharmaceuticals at an industrial scale safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively. Chemical engineers also contribute enormously to wider society, for example, by manufacturing new drugs at affordable costs and by tackling environmental problems such as pollution and global warming.

Year 1

Compulsory Courses

• Principles of Electronics (EG1008): 15 Credit Points
• CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice (EG1010): 15 Credit Points
• Fundamentals of Engineering Materials (EG1012): 15 Credit Points
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (EG1504): 15 Credit Points
• Chemistry for the Physical Sciences 2 (CM1513): 15 Credit Points
• Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
• Fundamental Engineering Mechanics (EG1510): 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

• Term 1: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2
• Term 2: Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 2

Compulsory Courses

• Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (EG2004): 15 Credit Points
• Design and Computing in Engineering Practice (EG2501): 15 Credit Points
• Process Engineering (EG2011): 15 Credit Points
• Organic & Biological Chemistry (CM2514): 15 Credit Points
• Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics (CM2015): 15 Credit Points
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (EG2012): 15 Credit Points
• Electrical and Mechanical Systems (EG2503): 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

• Plus 15 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 3

Compulsory Courses

• Engineer in Society (EG3505)
• Fluid Mechanics (EM3019)
• Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a (EG3007): 15 Credit Points
• Chemical Thermodynamics (EX3029): 15 Credit Points
• Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer (EX3030): 15 Credit Points
• Chemical Reaction Engineering (EX3501): 15 Credit Points
• Separation Processes 1 (EX3502): 15 Credit Points
• Chemical Engineering Design (EX3503): 10 Credit Points
• Process Modelling (EX3504): 10 Credit Points

Year 4

Compulsory Courses

• Biochemical Engineering (EX4011)
• Process Safety (EX4012)
• Process Control (EX4013)
• Separation Processes 2 (EX4030): 15 Credit Points
• Group Design Project (BEng) (EG4578): 15 Credit Points

Optional Courses

• Individual Project (BEng) (EG45PC)
• Industrial Individual Project (BEng) (EG45PD)
• Individual Project Abroad (BEng) (EG45PA)

Learning Methods

• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lab Work
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learnt on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Chemical Engineering?

• The University of Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in the UK for Chemical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• You can apply to either the four-year BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) or 5-year MEng (Master of Engineering) in Chemical Engineering
• Our Chemical Engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council and the Institution of Chemical Engineers and are your first step towards achieving Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Careers

Chemical Engineers are employed across a broad spectrum of industries including: Energy; Water; Pharmaceuticals; Food & Drink; Oil & Gas; Fast Moving Consumer Goods; Agrochemicals, fine chemicals & petrochemicals; Mining & Minerals; Semiconductor, Biotechnology; Management; Consultancy; Environmental Protection; Safety

Accreditation

Our Chemical Engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council and the Institution of Chemical Engineers and are your first step towards achieving Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

• 2024 Entry: SQA Highers: Standard - ABBB, Minimum - BBB, Adjusted - BB
• 2025 Entry: SQA Highers: Standard - BBBB, Minimum - BBC, Adjusted - BB

A LEVELS

• 2024 Entry: Standard - BBB, Minimum - BBC, Adjusted - BB
• 2025 Entry: Standard - BBC, Minimum - BCC, Adjusted - CCC

International Baccalaureat

• Minimum of 32 points including Mathematics and Physics at HL (6 or above)

Irish Leaving Certificate

• Five subjects at Higher, with 3 at H2 and 2 at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fee Information

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £24,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
• Home Students: £1,820

Funding Opportunities

• We offer around 40 Entrance Scholarships of £1,000- £3,000 per annum, unless otherwise stated, to students with good academic potential while they study for an undergraduate degree at the University
• 2 Talisman-Sinopec (£2000), and 2 CNR International (£1000) Engineering Scholarships available for students starting an undergraduate Engineering degree in September

Scholarships and Funding

• UK Scholarship
• Aberdeen Global Scholarship
• Funding Database

What Our Alumni Say

• Kieran Fong, Graduate Process Engineer, Graduated 2014: "The course is tailored towards the energy industry, particularly upstream oil and gas. I was given the technical knowledge necessary to make an impact in my career."

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr Marcus Campbell Bannerman

Features

• Institution of Chemical Engineers
• Chemical Engineering Student Society
• Chemical Engineering Placements

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MEng Chemical Engineering
• BEng Engineering
• MEng Engineering
• MEng Petroleum Engineering
• BEng Petroleum Engineering

Discover Uni

• 68% of students were satisfied overall with their course
• 74% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Get in Touch

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