BEng Chemical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Chemical Engineering BEng, a chemical engineering degree centred on industrial process design, manufacturing systems, and chemical transformations. Core topics include Programming, Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes a final-year design project focused on industrial process development and problem-solving. The first year covers foundational principles through Chemical Engineering Principles, Fundamental Science and Skills, Engineering with Living Systems, Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematics (Chemical). The second year advances into Process Control, Reaction Engineering 1, Data Driven Engineering, Process and Product Design, Maths, Design & Digital Skills, and Mass Transfer and Separation Processes. The third year comprises compulsory modules in Systems for Sustainability, Process Design Project, Reaction Engineering 2, and Transport Phenomena. Students may also select optional modules such as Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science, and A in a science-based extended essay
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) 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.
- 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.
Modules
- Chemical Engineering Principles
- Fundamental Science and Skills
- Engineering with Living Systems
- Thermo and Fluid Dynamics
- Mathematics (Chemical)
- Process Control
- Reaction Engineering 1
- Data Driven Engineering
- Process and Product Design
- Maths, Design & Digital Skills
- Mass Transfer and Separation Processes
- Systems for Sustainability
- Process Design Project
- Reaction Engineering 2
- Transport Phenomena
- Energy Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
87% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Is BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) 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. 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.