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

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Chemical engineering addresses many of the world’s greatest challenges faced by society in areas such as energy, environment, health, water and food. The ability to solve problems and design and optimise processes means that chemical engineers are in high demand.As we move to a more technologically advanced and sustainable future, chemical engineers will provide the innovation and leadership to decarbonise industry, manufacture products from sustainable feedstocks, advance healthcare by ...Read more

Chemical engineering addresses many of the world’s greatest challenges faced by society in areas such as energy, environment, health, water and food. The ability to solve problems and design and optimise processes means that chemical engineers are in high demand.As we move to a more technologically advanced and sustainable future, chemical engineers will provide the innovation and leadership to decarbonise industry, manufacture products from sustainable feedstocks, advance healthcare by designing and manufacturing personalised medicines and digitally transform the chemicals industry.Our team of expert academics will educate you in core chemical engineering subjects, along with chemical engineering practice and design. You’ll have the opportunity to learn advanced chemical engineering topics such as digital design, machine learning, intensified processes and product formulation – disciplines that are the future of chemical engineeringStudying a chemical engineering degree at Leeds will provide you with the fundamental concepts and new skills used by the modern chemical engineer. You’ll develop the specialist knowledge, skills and experience you need to begin your career in this highly valued profession and make a real impact in the field of chemical sciences and engineering.


Why study at Leeds:

- This course is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds feeds into your course and shapes your learning with the latest thinking.- Experience expert teaching delivered by a programme team who specialise in a wide range of chemical and process engineering disciplines and have extensive industry experience.- Access excellent facilities, including our renewable technologies teaching lab and the virtual engineering environment that gives you hands-on experience in chemical plant operations.- Tailor the course to suit your career ambitions and interests through our pathways in digital manufacturing and processes, energy, nuclear and materials.- Enhance your career prospects and give your CV that competitive edge before you graduate with our industrial work placement opportunities. Our close industry links have given previous students the chance to work at – and build professional relationships with – major organisations such as P&G, Johnson Matthey, Coca-Cola, EDF Energy, Siemens, Unilever, AstraZeneca and Sellafield Ltd.- Gain invaluable life experience and advance your personal development with our exciting study abroad programmes, spanning across universities worldwide.- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our ChemEng society where you can meet more of your peers and lecturers, whilst gaining guidance and invaluable insight from industry professionals at regular talks and networking events throughout your degree.

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
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
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
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Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

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

D*DD Grades / Points required

AAA, including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade.Excludes A-Level General Studies or Critical Thinking.Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and International Project Qualification (IPQ): We recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, and where an applicant offers an A in the EPQ or IPQ we may make an offer of AAB at A-Level with an A in Mathematics and an A in either Physics or Chemistry.

AA at Advanced Higher level, including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry, and AABBB at Higher level.

Pass 60 credits overall with 30 credits at Distinction (to include an appropriate amount of Mathematics, Calculus and Further Calculus and specific subjects e.g. Physics or Chemistry) and the remaining credits at Merit or above.

D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

16 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches and either Physics or Chemistry.

H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry.

D*DD with Distinctions in relevant Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics units. Some Mathematics and Chemistry or Physics units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information.Please note - there may be different requirements for the new RQF BTEC’s, please contact Admissions.

Popular A-level subjects

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

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

Mathematics
96%
Chemistry
91%
Physics
60%
Biology
30%
Further Mathematics
16%
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