Chemical Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Studying a Chemical Engineering degree provides expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills critical to the application of engineering to industry. Chemical engineers work closely with processes that turn raw materials into valuable products for human use. Their skills ensure that natural resources are used sustainably, and the disposal of by-products is conducted in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. This professionally accredited ...Read more

Studying a Chemical Engineering degree provides expert training in modern process engineering, developing analytical and problem-solving skills critical to the application of engineering to industry. Chemical engineers work closely with processes that turn raw materials into valuable products for human use. Their skills ensure that natural resources are used sustainably, and the disposal of by-products is conducted in a safe and environmentally-friendly manner. This professionally accredited degree course provides knowledge and skills across the full spectrum of chemical engineering topics, allowing you to keep your career options open. We have a number of advanced chemical engineering facilities to enhance your studies. Our modern Pilot Chemical Laboratory contains 15 pilot-scale rigs which cover a wide range of unit operations. Other state-of-the-art facilities you may work with include atomic force microscopy, fermentation rigs, surface plasmon resonance and hydrodynamic shear adhesion assays. You will also benefit from a dynamic research environment where pioneering Swansea academics are leading the way in areas such as advanced water treatment technologies.Our Chemical Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities including: Chemical Engineer, Energy Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, Product/Process Development Scientist , Mining Engineer, Technical Plant Manager, Applications Engineer and Wellsite Drilling Engineer.

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18th
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
40th
What students say
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Archie
12 Dec 23

Best experience is the support for student run societies, running rugby league the support we get is a huge help Worst would be the location of bay its quite far out of the city...Read more

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Josh
06 Dec 23

Loves the extra curriculam activities that..Read more

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A level

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ABB - BCC Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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

D*D*D - D*D*D* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,535 per year

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£24,700 per year

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£24,700 per year

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

In 2023, the WhatUni Student Choice Awards ranked Swansea University 6th in the UK for Career Prospects, reflecting the...

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Crymlyn Burrows Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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