BEng Chemical Engineering
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 30%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 38%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £12,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 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.
Does BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Bradford?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.