Program Overview

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Chemical Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

Overview

Chemical engineers develop innovative processes to turn raw materials into useful products, such as fuels, plastics, foods and medicines. This course teaches the key set of chemical engineering principles and applies them to a huge range of applications, such as eliminating harmful emissions of greenhouse gases.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BEng) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BEng) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time, Part-Time (MEng) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• 8H15 (BEng)
• 8H16 (MEng with Foundation Year)
• 51H7 (MEng)

UCAS Points

• 112 (BEng)
• 120 (MEng)

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time (BEng)
• 4 years (MEng with Foundation Year)
• 4 years (MEng)

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr David Ward

Level 4 Modules

• Professional Skills for Scientists and Engineers (20 Credits) Core
• Chemical Engineering Fundamentals (40 Credits) Core
• Chemistry Fundamentals (20 Credits) Core
• Differential Equations with their Applications (20 Credits) Core
• Environmental Systems (20 Credits) Optional
• Language Module Options (20 Credits) Optional

Level 5 Modules

• Further Mathematics (20 Credits) Core
• Further Chemical Engineering (20 Credits) Core
• Separation Processes (20 Credits) Core
• Process Analysis (20 Credits) Core
• Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences (40 Credits) Optional
• Work Placement - Natural Sciences (40 Credits) Optional
• Professional work placement/Language module/Term abroad (40 Credits) Optional

Level 6 Modules

• Process Systems Engineering (20 Credits) Core
• Chemical Reactors and Catalysis (20 Credits) Core
• Process Design Principles (20 Credits) Core
• Renewable Energy and Sustainability (20 Credits) Core
• Design Project (40 Credits) Core

Level 7 Modules

• Industrial Biotechnology (20 Credits) Core
• Water Engineering and Nuclear Technology (20 Credits) Core
• Project Management in the Process Industries (20 Credits) Core
• 4th Year Chemical Engineering Design Project (20 Credits) Core
• 4th Year Chemical Engineering Research Project (40 Credits) Core

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • UCAS Points: 112 (BEng), 120 (MEng)
  • GCE A Level: BBC (BEng), BBB (MEng) including grade B in Maths and grade B in Chemistry
• International Students:
  • UCAS Points: 112 (BEng), 120 (MEng)
  • GCE A Level: BBC (BEng), BBB (MEng) including grade B in Maths and grade B in Chemistry
• Foundation Year:
  • UCAS Points: 72
  • GCE A Level: 72 points, including grade D in A Level Maths and Chemistry

Fees and Finance

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year (2025/26)

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr David Ward
• Dr Maria Sotenko
• Dr Yousef Faraj
• Dr Andrew Fogg
• Dr Graham Spink

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Job Prospects

Chemical engineering graduates are in high demand in sectors such as oil and gas, food, pharmaceuticals, energy, water and waste management.

Progression Options

• Programme and Project Management MSc

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