Youll study in Sheffield for your first two years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making a wide range of products on which everyones standard of living depends.
These include food, fuels, medicines, plastics and the basic materials for high technology industries. Youll also learn about the production and use of energy.
Our graduates work across all fields of chemical engineering, including biological and pharmaceutical engineering and are and are well-equipped for a future in digital manufacturing.
We place significant emphasis on...
Youll study in Sheffield for your first two years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making a wide range of products on which everyones standard of living depends.<br/><br/>These include food, fuels, medicines, plastics and the basic materials for high technology industries. Youll also learn about the production and use of energy.<br/><br/>Our graduates work across all fields of chemical engineering, including biological and pharmaceutical engineering and are and are well-equipped for a future in digital manufacturing.<br/><br/>We place significant emphasis on learning through practical experience. Youll develop practical skills and build up experience through lab work, projects and open-ended problem solving.<br/><br/>Our pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn in lectures and labs on larger scale process equipment through hands-on experimentation. This unique facility is designed to prepare you for the challenges of industry.<br/><br/>Between years two and three youll take a paid placement in the chemical engineering industry. Youll grow your network, put your academic studies into context and get to grips with working practice in industry, all improving your skills and making you more employable.<br/><br/>Youll be supported in finding your placement with help from the departmental careers team and the faculty employability team.<br/><br/>We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H811
Institution Code
S18
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:39,M:6,P:0 Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme36 with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science (science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, and Design & Technology) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 including Maths and a science subject (Science subjects include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths Scottish Advanced HigherA,A in Maths and a science + AAABB in Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject at A Level (Science and Technology subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering)) A levelA,A,A including Maths and a science or technology subject (Science and Technology subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering)) T LevelD Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths (relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering & Manufacturing) |
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