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

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

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The BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production. You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment. Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:- Fluid mechanics- Thermodynamics- Mass and heat ...Read more

The BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production. You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment. Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:- Fluid mechanics- Thermodynamics- Mass and heat transfer- Chemical reactions- Process control- Safety, health and environmentYou’ll also gain practical experience with analytical tools, and the competencies required to apply this knowledge in industry.Chemical Engineering at Bradford has extensive links to industry. Our Lecturers are actively working on research projects with industry, with recent research projects linked to leading pharmaceutical, oil, gas, petrochemical and advanced material engineering companies.


Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the IChemE. The accreditation will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.


Rankings

Our BEng Chemical Engineering (with Placement) received 100% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021.Chemical Engineering at the University of Bradford is ranked 5th in the UK in the Guardian University League Table 2021.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
62/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
H
Hadi
28 Feb 24

i enjoy the depth of the teaching, but navigating the area can be a little difficult..Read more

S
Shaun
05 Feb 24

Great academic experience and loads of support. More time to have personal experience in the labs doing relevant experiments. See personal academic tutors regularly and staff..Read more

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

112 UCAS points to include Maths at grade C and an additional Science subject

112 UCAS tariff points to include Advanced Higher grade D in Maths and an additional Advanced Higher Science subject plus SQA Credit standard grade / Intermediate 2 at grade 3 in English or SQA National 5 grade C in English.

112 UCAS tariff points to include GCE Advanced Level Mathematics at Grade C and an additional Science subject, plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.

112 UCAS tariff points to include 12 Level 3 Maths credits at Merit. Applicants should be studying an Access to HE in Science or Engineering.

112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths at grade 5 and an additional Higher Level Science subject plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.

112 UCAS tariff points to include five Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Maths at grade H1 and an additional Science subject plus Ordinary Level English at grade O4.

Acceptable subjects: Any Engineering: BTEC Extended Diploma (2010): To include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians module (Unit 28) at Merit.BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016): To include Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at Merit.

Overall Merit from the following T Level routes:• Science• Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing• Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing• Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

Popular A-level subjects

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Chemistry
100%
Biology
42%
Physics
35%
Psychology
8%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,290 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,290 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23290 Per year

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Hadi
28 Feb 24
Chemical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year & Placement Year) BEng (Hons)
i enjoy the depth of the teaching, but navigating the area can be a little difficult...
Read more
S
Shaun
05 Feb 24
Chemical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year & Placement Year) BEng (Hons)
Great academic experience and loads of support. More time to have personal experience in the labs doing relevant experiments. See personal academic tutors regularly and staff...
Read more
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University of Bradford
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The University of Bradford is a modern institution with a 50-year heritage of delivering high-quality education and...

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Richmond Road Bradford BD7 1DP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Frizinghall  1.2 miles away
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