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Chemical Engineering

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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2026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Why choose this course

  • On our chemical engineering course, you’ll get the chance to experience the complete chemical engineering process. Our £1.7 million chemical engineering facility includes one of the UK's only fully operational pilot process plants, where you’ll perform real industrial roles and learn about professional processes from start-up to shut down.

  • Our chemical engineering course will equip you with the technical skills and problem-solving mindset required to tackle real-world engineering problems, preparing you for a fulfilling career in the chemical and process industries.

  • Sustainability is at the heart of our chemical engineering courses. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to help create renewable solutions for a greener future.

  • Boost your employability prospects by getting real industry experience with our award-winning Professional Training placements.

  • Alongside general university scholarships and bursaries, our extensive contacts in industry have resulted in prizes being awarded to undergraduates by Armfield, Atkins, Halliburton KBR, Air Products, UOP, IChemE and the Worshipful Company of Engineers.

“Chemical engineers are central to the sustainability challenge, holding critical skills to help address the climate emergency." David Bogle, IChemE President (2022-23).

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What you will study
Our courses combine traditional chemical engineering topics with multidisciplinary design and biochemical engineering. Course content addresses major industry challenges and issues including sustainability, clean methods of production, waste management and energy generation.

You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year, known as an integrated masters, and is the direct route to becoming a chartered engineer. Students on our MEng may take part in a multidisciplinary project working with other engineering students across the University.

Modules

Course Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
S85

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Application codes

Institution code:
S85

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Overall:
AAB

Required subjects: mathematics and chemistry.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C).

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAABB

Overall:
AAABB

Required Subjects:
Mathematics and Chemistry

GCSE or equivalent: Scottish National 5 for English Language grade C.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 39 Merit: 6

QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, 39 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 6 Level 3 Credits at Merit.

Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B. Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects.

GCSE or equivalent: English at grade 4 (C).

Extended Project
A

This route is only applicable to the MEng course.

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.

This grade reduction will not combine with other grade reduction policies, such as contextual admissions policy or In2Surrey.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

Overall:
34

Required subjects: Mathematics HL5/SL6 and Chemistry HL5/ SL6

GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

AAB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels.
Required subjects: A-levels in mathematics and chemistry.

A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at grade 4 (C).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Overall:
DDD

Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B. BTEC must be in a relevant subject.

GCSE or equivalent : Maths at grade 7 and English language at grade 4 (C)

Please see the alternative qualifications guidance if you are taking a mixture of BTECs and A-levels or if you are taking other qualifications types.

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with 5.5 in each element

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC

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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2027/28:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2027-entry

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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