BEng Chemical Engineering with foundation year and placement
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, spanning five undergraduate years. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The curriculum includes foundation-year modules covering physical sciences and chemistry, alongside laboratory work and group projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC / Required subjects: Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. IB: 29 / Required subjects: Chemistry or Physics HL4/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL4/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL4. BTEC: DDD-DDM / Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B. BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 33%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Computer Laboratory
- Mathematics B
- Physics A
- Chemistry
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Laboratory And Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £37,000 and £50,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey do next?
85% 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 foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
90% 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 foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.