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

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John Anderson Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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University of Strathclyde

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Why this course?Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel.Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact.What you’ll studyThe first year of study focuses on the basic principles and fundamentals of chemical engineering.In second year, youll study core chemical engineering areas such as process ...Read more

Why this course?Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel.Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact.What you’ll studyThe first year of study focuses on the basic principles and fundamentals of chemical engineering.In second year, you'll study core chemical engineering areas such as process analysis and statistics, fluid flow and heat transfer and safety.The third year of study include areas such as reactors, biochemical engineering and materials and processes.For BEng students, the final year of study includes particle technology, multiphase systems and process control. The second semester is entirely devoted to the chemical engineering design project.Study with usindustry-sponsored scholarship opportunitiesstudy abroad in Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada and South East Asiaopportunity to undertake your final-year project in industryparticipate in student competitionsprofessional accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers

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WUSCA ranking:
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7/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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38th
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAB Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 32 Grades / Points required

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£29,350 per year

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - 141 Per week

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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Street Glasgow  0.1 miles away
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