Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)

Overview

The BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (with placement year) is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production.

You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment.

Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:

• fluid mechanics
• thermodynamics
• mass and heat transfer
• chemical reactions
• process control
• safety, health and environment

You’ll also gain practical experience with analytical tools, and the competencies required to apply this knowledge in industry.

The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.

Chemical Engineering at Bradford has extensive links to industry. Our Lecturers are actively working on research projects with industry, with recent research projects linked to leading pharmaceutical, oil, gas, petrochemical and advanced material engineering companies.

Depending on your level of progress, transfer to our MEng programme is possible at the end of either your first or second year. The MEng programme involves an additional academic year of more in-depth study.

Programme Options

We also offer a 3-year version of the BEng programme without the 'sandwich' placement year in industry.

You may also be interested in our MEng Chemical Engineering programmes. We offer a 4-year version of the MEng and a 5-year version with sandwich year. These programmes give you a Master's level degree on graduation, with the additional year enabling further study of the technical and managerial aspects of chemical engineering.

Professional Accreditation

The BEng in Chemical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). It's recognised by the UK Engineering Council as leading to partial Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with some further learning required.

This means you'll have a great head start to a professional engineering career in related production, process control and chemical fields with widespread international recognition for your degree.

Entry Requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 104 UCAS tariff points.

• A levels
  • BCC to include A level Maths at minimum grade C plus another science subject.
  • Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).
• T levels
  • Merit or higher in the following subjects:
    • Science
    • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
    • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
• BTEC Extended Diploma
  • DMM.
  • BTEC Level 3 )
    Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians (Unit 28) at minimum Merit.
  • BTEC Nationals Level 3 (from 2016)
    ‘Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems’ (Unit 7) AND ‘Further Engineering Mathematics’ (Unit 8) at minimum Merit.
• Applicants on Access Programmes
  • 104 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in Engineering or Science and Engineering - must contain a minimum of 12 credits in Maths at minimum Merit.
• International Baccalaureate Requirements
  • 104 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 and an additional Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.
• Plus minimum of
  • GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
• English language requirements
  • Minimum IELTS at 6.0 or the equivalent.

Transferring from Another University

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September. Relevant documents should be emailed to

Your Learning Journey

All module information is for 2025 entry, and is subject to change.

First Year

• Core
  • Computer Aided Engineering
  • Design, Build and Test (Chemical)
  • Electronics and Mechanics
  • Mathematical Methods and Applications
  • Engineering Materials
  • Thermofluids

Second Year

• Core
  • Chemistry for Engineers
  • Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Engineering Mathematics and Machine Learning
  • Mass Transfer Operations
  • Reaction Engineering
  • Transport Processes

Third Year

Study abroad or placement year.

Final Year

• Core
  • Chemical Engineering Design Project
  • Process Design
  • Process Dynamics and Control
  • Reliability and Safety Engineering
• Optional
  • Project Management and Six Sigma
  • Sustainable Energy

Professional Placement

A placement year allows you to apply your academic learning within a wide range of industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. You will gain hands-on experience, develop skills such as communication, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, and build a professional network that will benefit your future career.

We will support you throughout the process, offering:

• Access to a wide range of placement opportunities with top employers.
• Assistance with CV writing, applications, and interview preparation.
• Guidance on making the most of your placement experience.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Your learning experiences are varied – a mixture of:

• formal lectures
• practical lab sessions
• tutorials and seminars
• group work
• computer based learning
• coursework
• poster and oral presentations

Independent study is supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide you with clear direction, while regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the course provide all the support you may need. Assessments will include formal exams, class tests, lab reports, coursework, research reports, computer based assessment, quizzes, poster and oral presentations. Practical skills are assessed via individual and group technical reports with the laboratory work linked with the taught modules.

Official Programme Specification

For further details about the course:

View the official programme specification

If you require this information in an alternative format, please contact our team. You can also read our Website Accessibility Statement.

Our Facilities

This lab allows you to master the processes required to alter the chemical, biochemical or physical state of a substance, and to create everything from healthcare products to energy.

Fees, Finance and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

• UK: £9,535 (sandwich year: £954)
• International: £24,456 (sandwich year: £2,446)

Additional Course Costs

While there are no compulsory additional costs associated with this course, there may be general additional costs that you may incur as a student. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Funding Your Studies

It can be hard to know what financial help is available to you as a student.

Further information about the variety of options that can help fund your studies and maximise the money available to you is available on our funding your studies section.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career Prospects

The chemical and allied industry is expected to grow more rapidly than the average for the whole of manufacturing industry. This, when coupled with the increasing appreciation of the value of chemical engineering in many areas such as the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industry, metals extraction, medical science, and environmental protection, means your prospects as a graduate are bright. Recent graduates have gained employment at organisations including:

• Unilever
• Lorien Engineering Solutions
• SUEZ UK
• Pladis Global
• IMI Precision Engineering
• British Sugar
• KPMG

Career Opportunities

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Study Abroad

A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market.

We have opportunities for students to study, work or volunteer in more than 150 countries across the world and will support you every step of the way.

Support for Your Studies

At Bradford, we’re committed to supporting your success, well-being and future ambitions.

We’re here to provide everything you need to make the most of your time with us, ensuring you not only excel in your studies, but also step confidently into the world of graduate employment.

In addition to the support you receive from your academic tutors, our Student Support Services are here for you throughout your journey - before, during, and after your studies.

92%say staff value students views and opinions about the course

Data for Chemical Engineering (Full time) at The University of Bradford, over two years

100%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.

Data for Chemical Engineering (Full time) at The University of Bradford, over two years

90%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Data for courses in Chemical, process and energy engineering at The University of Bradford

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Terms and Conditions of Study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency Statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.

How to Apply

Applications for courses starting in September 2025 are not yet open.

You can begin to apply for this course with UCAS from 14 May 2024.

• Learn about how to apply, UCAS and the application process
• See key dates on the UCAS website