Chemical Engineering (with a Year in Industry) Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Chemical Engineering (with a Year in Industry) Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Chemical Engineering uses chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics to provide an integrated approach to understanding the changes which take place in processes, from molecular to global scale, and to create methods which can change chemical or physical composition, energy content, structure, or physical state. The subject also involves the application of knowledge to the design, development and operation of plants that produce chemical and related compounds, with an emphasis on process safety and sustainability. It borders and overlaps on areas such as mechanical, electrical, and...
Chemical Engineering uses chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics to provide an integrated approach to understanding the changes which take place in processes, from molecular to global scale, and to create methods which can change chemical or physical composition, energy content, structure, or physical state. The subject also involves the application of knowledge to the design, development and operation of plants that produce chemical and related compounds, with an emphasis on process safety and sustainability. It borders and overlaps on areas such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as chemistry, materials science, and biology. Degrees with a year in industry are four- or five- year programmes with a one-year industrial placement (which may be international) in the penultimate year. At Queen’s, all our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), meaning your education will equip you with an industrially approved degree.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-15
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A28-B60
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Including A-level Mathematics + one from Chemistry (preferred), Physics, Technology & Design, Geography, Biology, Computer Science, Digital Technology, ICT (not Applied), Double Award Science and Double Award Life & Health Sciences. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
Successful completion of a relevant Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2. Including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction grade in Mathematics and 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction grade in relevant Science (see list under A-level).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including Advanced Highers in Mathematics + Chemistry (preferred) or relevant Science (see list under A-level). Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of a relevant QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD. Distinctions will be required in Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Successful completion of IB Diploma with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics + relevant Science (Chemistry preferred) (see list under A-level).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Successful completion of a relevant RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 GLH at Level 3) with overall grades DDD. Distinctions will be required in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
H3 in Mathematics + relevant Science (Chemistry preferred) (see list under A-level).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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