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Chemical Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Launch your career as a highly sought-after chemical engineer with our BEng Chemical Engineering programme. After all, chemical engineers have a crucial role to play in addressing the world’s challenges - and are integral in key industries such as food and drink, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Our course is characterised by its focus on industrial relevance. You'll engage in practical laboratory experiences, design and problem-based learning, independent and peer learning, and research and industrial contextualisation. You’ll gain a deep understanding of fundamental engineering and design processes from the very beginning; build your knowledge through practical application; and graduate with the skills you need to make an immediate impact in industry.

In your first year, you’ll cover the fundamentals of chemical and environmental engineering and build a solid foundation in what it means to be a professional engineer.

As you progress through your course, you’ll undertake a number of design projects, followed by extensive project work in your final year. These projects are deeply rooted in real-world applications, with options that align with the department's research strengths in energy, process engineering, water, waste management and biotechnology.

You’ll develop a thorough understanding of chemical engineering theory, method and practice - as well as transferable skills such as project management, analytical thinking, leadership and teamwork. This will ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to professionally register as a Chartered Engineer, following the relevant industrial training and experience.

Why choose this course?

  • Top 5 for Chemical Engineering in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and The Guardian University Guide 2025

  • World Top 100 for Chemical Engineering (QS Top World University Rankings by Subject 2025)

  • Expert teaching - Learn from research, industrial and teaching experts

  • Accredited by the IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)

  • Accredited by the IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining)

  • Industry experience - Get paid experience with opportunities for a year out in industry

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Chemical-Engineering-BEng-Hons-U6UCHEME.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H810
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H810
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level AAA

including Mathematics and including one of Chemistry or Physics.

Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Citizenship Studies.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject grades D*DD including Distinctions in Engineering Principles, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

To include Distinctions in 15 Mathematics credits and 15 Distinctions in Engineering/Science credits. Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Scottish Higher AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D

and A Level Mathematics grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D

and A Level grades AA including Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry.

Scottish Advanced Higher AA

including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 34 points

or 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics.

Extended Project A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D3, M1, M1

including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% or 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 85% or 8.5 in either Chemistry or Physics.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202627/undergraduate.aspx

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