BEng Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year
About this course
BEng in Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year, a chemical engineering degree centred on the design and operation of industrial processes. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. Successful completion of the foundation year leads directly into the main degree programme. The course begins with a foundation year designed to establish essential scientific and mathematical principles. Compulsory modules during this period include Advanced Level Chemistry and Introduction to Engineering. Students also choose from optional modules such as Elements of Physics with Computing, Elements of Physics, Core Foundation Mathematics, and Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics to build necessary foundational knowledge.
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What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
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 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Advanced Level Chemistry
- Introduction to Engineering
- Elements of Physics with Computing
- Elements of Physics
- Core Foundation Mathematics
- Foundation Core and Enhanced Mathematics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
93% 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 Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Does BEng Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering with a Foundation Year at University of Sheffield?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.