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Chemical Engineering

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Prepare for a career as a highly skilled, in-demand chemical engineer with our BEng Chemical Engineering programme and drive progress across industries like food, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

We’re proud to offer some of the UK’s strongest graduate outcomes, with excellent employment rates and competitive starting salaries. Fully accredited by IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) and IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), our course is built around real-world relevance and industry needs. Gain the knowledge, experience and confidence to hit the ground running.

From the outset, you’ll build a strong foundation in chemical and environmental engineering, gaining an understanding of what it means to be a professional engineer. As you progress through your course, you’ll undertake several 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 learn in large, modern, and well-equipped laboratories and design studios, with an emphasis on practical, group-based learning. 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 course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue professional registration as a Chartered Engineer, following the relevant industrial training and experience.

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

  • Accredited by the IChemE and IOM3.

  • Engage with practical labs, real-world design projects and industry-focused experiences, under the guidance of research, industrial and teaching experts.

  • Get industry experience with opportunities for a year out in industry and dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering. Graduate destinations include Coca Cola, GSK, KPMG, Shell and Unilever.

Proven results

Modules

Course 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.html

Assessment method

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Chemical-Engineering-BEng-Hons.html

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Materials, Minerals and Mining, Institute of
  • Chemical Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

including Mathematics and including one of Chemistry or Physics.

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

T Level

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

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

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

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 36 Merit: 9

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

Scottish Advanced Higher
AA

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

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

and A Level Mathematics grade A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

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.

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.

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.

Applicants to this course may be eligible for our Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme. If you achieve a grade A in an EPQ, Core Maths*, IB Extended Essay or additional AS level qualification* then you will receive a one grade reduced offer for this course.

Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer or receive an alternative offer based on taking four A levels, your additional qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

  • Additional eligibility requirements apply. View further details on this scheme.
    https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/articles/applying/entry-requirements.html

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6(no less than 5.5 in any element) As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.   If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.  Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

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

International entry requirements

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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).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* 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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