BEng Chemical Engineering
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 4/C+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses PLUS EITHER 80 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking A Levels - grades CDD including a Mathematics at grade C and another subject in either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering. Excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMP in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics BTEC L3 Diploma – grade DM in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (80 UCAS point equivalence) in an Engineering subject to include Mathematics. Please note we do NOT accept T-Level Courses Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 70%
- London: 3%
- South East: 14%
- Wales: 3%
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: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics II
- Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
- Principles of Chemical Engineering
- Thermodynamics and Fluids I
- Unit Operations
- Fluid Mechanics and Multiphase Systems
- Process Modelling and Simulation
- Reaction Engineering
- System Dynamic and Control
- Transport Processes
- Unit Processes and design
- Design Project
- Discovery, research and specialism
- Environmental Engineering
- Green Energy and Renewable Technologies
- Safety and Engineering Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton?
83% 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 Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Wolverhampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.