Chemical Engineering uses chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics to provide an integrated approach to understanding the changes which take place in processes, from molecular to global scale, and to create methods which can change chemical or physical composition, energy content, structure, or physical state. The subject also involves the application of knowledge to the design, development and operation of plants that produce chemical and related compounds, with an emphasis on process safety and sustainability. It borders and overlaps on areas such as mechanical, electrical, and...
Chemical Engineering uses chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics to provide an integrated approach to understanding the changes which take place in processes, from molecular to global scale, and to create methods which can change chemical or physical composition, energy content, structure, or physical state. The subject also involves the application of knowledge to the design, development and operation of plants that produce chemical and related compounds, with an emphasis on process safety and sustainability. It borders and overlaps on areas such as mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering, as well as chemistry, materials science, and biology. Degrees with a year in industry are four- or five- year programmes with a one-year industrial placement (which may be international) in the penultimate year. At Queen’s, all our programmes are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), meaning your education will equip you with an industrially approved degree.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H805
Institution Code
Q75
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 Successful completion of IB Diploma with 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics + relevant Science (Chemistry preferred - see list under A-level). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not Accepted Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades H2 in Mathematics + relevant Science (Chemistry preferred - see list under A-level) Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A Including Advanced Highers in Mathematics + Chemistry (preferred) or relevant Science (see list under A-level). Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelA,A,A Including A-level Mathematics + one from Chemistry (preferred), Physics, Technology & Design, Geography, Biology, Computer Science and ICT (not Applied). A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |