Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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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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**This course is about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. Youll also learn about the production and use of energy.****Sustainable manufacturing and clean energy are just two of the myriad challenges facing humanity, that need the skills of chemical engineers.**From food to energy and pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering is embedded in so many different sectors, and a Chemical ...Read more


This course is about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. You'll also learn about the production and use of energy.


Sustainable manufacturing and clean energy are just two of the myriad challenges facing humanity, that need the skills of chemical engineers.

From food to energy and pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering is embedded in so many different sectors, and a Chemical Engineering BEng from Sheffield can open doors to a huge range of careers.As a department, we emphasise learning through practical experience. That means lab work, projects and open-ended problem-solving. And our state-of-the-art pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn by experimenting with large-scale process equipment. In fact, hands-on experience of using industry standard equipment is integrated throughout the course.And of course, we’ll teach how to work in an increasingly digitised manufacturing sector, including computer modelling.Along with a fascinating variety of core and optional modules, you’ll also have the option to either study abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry, gaining real-world experience and connections.In your third year, you'll take part in a design project to create a real-world process in its entirety. The design projects recreate what chemical engineers do out in the real world, bringing together everything you’ve learned into one project and preparing you for your first step into the industry.


Why study this course?

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World-class facilities, practical training

- experience our industrial-scale equipment for energy, pharmaceutical engineering and biological engineering. This is all part of the Diamond Pilot Plant, which includes a first ever UK university powder processing line.-


Pursue your dream career

- we’ve embedded employability throughout our course, and our dedicated chemical engineering employability team runs a careers and employability conference every year. Previous speakers have come from companies including Nestlé, Pepsico, GTC, and Reckitt.-


Chemical Engineering Society

- ChemEngSoc is one of many societies in engineering alone which offer a chance to make friends with similar academic interests and be part of a supportive community. ChemEngSoc offers fun socials like board game nights, as well as academic trips.


We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

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WUSCA ranking:
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1/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
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0%
Employment rate
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80%
Average salary
Average salary
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Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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Hannah Hazirah Binti
24 Nov 24

I’m not sure about the worst part, but what I can say is that the University of Sheffield (UoS) is the most comfortable, great, and welcoming university, especially for me as an..Read more

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Madhumitha
27 Feb 24

Student support services at the SU are excellent. I have benefitted significantly from the library and laboratory facilities. The campus is centrally located and I live very..Read more

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

including Maths and a science or technology subject (Science and Technology subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering))

in Maths and a science + AAABB in Scottish Highers

Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths

with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Design & Technology)

including Maths and a science subject (Science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics)

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths(relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing)

+ AA in Maths and a science or technology subject at A Level (Science and Technology subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering))

Popular A-level subjects

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

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

Chemistry
98%
Mathematics
95%
Physics
55%
Biology
31%
Further Mathematics
12%
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Latest Chemical Engineering reviews

Chemical Engineering
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Hannah Hazirah Binti
24 Nov 24
Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
I’m not sure about the worst part, but what I can say is that the University of Sheffield (UoS) is the most comfortable, great, and welcoming university, especially for me as an...
Read more
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Madhumitha
27 Feb 24
Chemical Engineering MEng (Hons)
Student support services at the SU are excellent. I have benefitted significantly from the library and laboratory facilities. The campus is centrally located and I live very...
Read more
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The University of Sheffield is a prestigious research university in South Yorkshire, known for its excellence in education, research,...

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