BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
Academic Pathway:- GCSE English and Mathematics at grades 4/C+ or an acceptable equivalent qualification. Please note we do NOT accept GCSE Short Courses PLUS EITHER Typical entry requirement: 48 UCAS points A Levels - grades DD / EEE BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades PPP BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MP Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of D or E in Core International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Prepare for Foundation Pathway: - We will consider applicants who have not achieved level 3 qualifications if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. To receive an offer through this route you will be required to successfully attend and pass a Prepare for Foundation event. This is a one-day programme which is designed to assess your keen interest or recent experience in the subject, through a written assessment and a variety of activities. During the event you will have the opportunity to ask questions, be introduced to studying a higher education foundation course and meet staff and fellow students. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact Gateway to discuss and support you making an application to us. Other Requirements: Applicants must be 18 years old or above at the start of the course.
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
- Communication and study skills
- Foundation Mathematics I
- Foundation Mathematics II
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Practical Engineering Science for Electro-Mechanical design
- Problem Solving in Science and Technology
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Wolverhampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.