BEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, focusing on the principles needed to design and optimise industrial processes. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Statistics, Programming, Control Systems, and Project Management. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and includes a work placement as an integral component. Students are supported by a personal academic tutor throughout the course.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 UCAS points A level: Typical offer – BBC (BEng) BBB (MEng) including grade B in Maths and grade B in Chemistry (112 UCAS points (BEng)) IB: 26 points (BEng) 30 (MEng), including 5 in HL Maths and Chemistry
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Earth and Physical Sciences
- Applications in Science
- Professional Skills for Scientists and Engineers
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry Fundamentals
- Differential Equations with their Applications
- Environmental Systems
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Further Mathematics
- Advanced Chemical Engineering
- Separation Processes
- Process Analysis
- Experiential Learning - Natural Sciences
- Work Placement - Natural Sciences
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Industry Placement Year
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Process Design and Simulation
- Chemical Reactors and Catalysis
- Process Control and Safety
- Renewable Energy and Sustainability
- Process Plant Design Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £31,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £5,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Chester 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 Chester?
67% 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 Chester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Chester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.