About the course

Reasons to study

1. You'll be taught by staff with specialisms in chemistry and chemcial engineering, who are all involved in forward-thinking research.
2. Your learning will take place in new £18.2 million facilities such as our chemical sciences labs, as well as purpose-built chemcial engineering facilities, where you'll access equipment used in industry.
3. Boost your employability prospects through undertaking a year long work placement in the UK or abroad.

From fuel and clothing to pharmaceuticals and phones, chemistry is the central science that makes our modern everyday lives possible. Chemical engineering delves into how chemical reactions can be scaled up for industrial manufacturing. So, if you like the idea of getting to grips with the core subjects of chemistry while also having the chance to develop an industry-relevant specialism in chemical engineering, this course could be perfect for you.

• Designed as an equal split between core chemical engineering and core chemistry, our Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons) course also weaves problem-solving and logical reasoning through all the modules.
• We’ll show you how to take an imaginative approach to the subjects, so you’re not just learning the facts, but building the real-world knowledge and mastering the key skills that will help stand you in good stead for your future career.
• In our chemical sciences labs you’ll have the opportunity to learn using the kind of instruments used in industry. And with an optional work placement in the UK or abroad in Year 3, you’ll find everything in place to help you gear your study towards boosting your employability.
• You’ll be taught by academics in specialist areas of chemistry and chemical engineering who are all educated to doctoral level in their subjects and involved in forward-thinking research. This ensures we keep our courses challenging, exciting and thought-provoking and helps prepare you well to start your own career.

Course detail

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3 - optional placement year

Final year

Teaching and assessment

Teaching excellence

Global Professional Award

Entry requirements

BBB-BBCat A Level including a grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

120-112UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics at A Level.

Meritat T Level including grade B in A Level Maths.

DDM-DMMin BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science plus an A Level in Maths at grade C.

Alternatively, a DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering plus an A Level in Chemistry at grade C. Alternatively a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care/Medicinal Science is acceptable but must be accompanied by an A Level in Chemistry and Maths at a minimum grade C. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include modules in Chemistry.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered.  For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.