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Chemical Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 5 October 2026
  • Undergraduate
Chester
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Course summary

Chemical engineers develop innovative processes to turn raw materials into useful products, such as fuels, plastics, foods and medicines. On this course, you will learn the key set of chemical engineering principles and understand how to use them for a huge range of applications, such as eliminating harmful emissions of greenhouse gases.

Our BEng and MEng degrees are fully accredited by the IChemE, and have been designed in consultation with major recruiters of chemical engineering graduates. We have a strong, supportive culture underpinned by interactive, problem-based learning and a research-active team. In addition, every student has a personal academic tutor, who will support you in both the academic and practical aspects of university life.

Preparing you for professional success is a key part of our mission. At Chester, all Chemical Engineering students complete work placements as an integral part of their degree. Opportunities to develop professional skills are embedded throughout the course and good staff-to-student ratios help students build confidence, for example, in giving presentations and participating in class. rsity life.

Modules

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this course please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

Assessment method

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so you are exposed to the different types of task you might encounter in the workplace. These will include closed-book in-person exams, open-book online exams, coursework in the form of question sheets, laboratory reports, longer project reports, essays and presentations. In some modules, you will encounter class tests and practical assessments.

We continuously review the assessment methods used to ensure they adequately prepare you for graduate level employment.

Professional bodies

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

  • Chemical Engineers, Institution of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Chester

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 5 October 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:
8H15
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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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:
8H15
Institution code:
C55
Campus name:
Chester
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Open days

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 112 points

A level BBC

The Department requires the following: Chemistry and Maths (both at grade B)

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

BTEC Engineering plus A Level Chemistry

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma Science and Engineering (Maths and Chemistry at Level 3), to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

Scottish Higher BBBB

Two of these should include Maths and Chemistry

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28 points

Including 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Chemistry

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3, H3, H3, H3, H4

Including Maths and Chemistry at H3

The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.

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.

The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.

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

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Additional fee information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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