BEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, and Data Analysis. The course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers and can be studied over three or four years, with an optional placement year in sectors such as energy and pharmaceuticals. Students undertake an individual design project in their final year, with an annual showcase event for presenting work to industry.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Mathematical Studies, Critical Thinking and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 35%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 36%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 385 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 52%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
- Engineering Practice
- Engineering Systems and Energy I
- Engineering Systems and Energy 2
- Statics
- Engineering Mechanics and Materials
- Chemical Engineering Introduction
- Chemical Engineer’s Toolbox
- Engineering Computing and Statistics
- Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics
- Chemical Reaction Engineering
- Fluids Mechanics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Separation Processes I
- Process Design and Safety
- Chemical Engineering Design Project
- Separation Processes II
- Process Design and Safety II
- Biochemical Engineering
- Process Control
- Big Data Analytics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
85% 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 Brunel University of London?
98% 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 Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering at Brunel University of London 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.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at Brunel University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.