BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry
About this course
BEng in Chemical Engineering, focusing on the design and operation of industrial processes. Core topics include Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, Control Systems, Environmental Analysis, and Laboratory Techniques. The programme includes a four-year full-time structure with options for professional industrial training.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Mathematics and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Biology, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), Physics, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and a relevant Science subject (Chemistry preferred) - see list under A-level requirements.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemical Science
- Fundamental Laboratory Skills
- Mathematics for Chemical Engineers 2
- Mathematics for Chemical Engineers 1
- Introduction to Separation Processes
- Practical Skills for Chemical Engineering
- Introduction to Chemical Engineering
- Introduction to Engineering Design
- Fundamentals of Fluid Flow
- Introduction to Transport Phenomena
- Physical Chemistry 1
- Chemical Process Thermodynamics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Process Control
- Chemical Plant Design and Operation
- Safety and Mechanical Design
- Mass Transfer
- Heat Transfer
- Sandwich - Placement Year
- Transport Phenomena
- Biochemical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering Design Project
- Chemical Reactor Design and Process Integration
- Mass and Heat Transfer II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
92% 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 with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 142 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Chemical Engineer.
Does BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering with a Year in Industry at Queen's University Belfast?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.