BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Statistics, Microelectronics, and Communication & Writing. The course is divided equally between the two disciplines, and an optional supervised work placement of up to 48 weeks can be undertaken after the second year. The final year includes an independent research project requiring a thesis and oral presentation.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level including a grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science plus an A Level in Maths at grade C. Alternatively, a DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science for applicants not studying A level Maths. Alternatively, a DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering plus an A Level in Chemistry at grade C. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics at A Level. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry. Merit at T Level including grade B in A Level Maths. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include modules in Chemistry.
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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: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Gained a higher qualification: 20%
- Left higher education: 15%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
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: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Supervised Work Experience
- Research Project
- Solid-Fluid Systems and Particle Technology
- Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis
- Surface Science and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organometallic, Bioinorganic & Photochemistry
- Sustainable Industrial Systems
- The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds
- States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Chemical Engineering Design 1
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
- Chemical Engineering Labs and Inorganic Chemistry
- Data Handling
- Transport Processes and Unit Operations
- Coordination Complexes and Inorganic Materials
- Chemical Engineering Design 2
- Methods and Strategies in Organic Synthesis
- Physical Chemistry: Principles of Chemical Change
- Chemical and Biochemical Reaction Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at University of Huddersfield?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.