BEng Chemical Engineering at Keele University

Programme overview

BEng Chemical Engineering at Keele equips you to design and optimise processes that power clean energy, create sustainable materials, and produce life-changing medicines. Through hands-on lab work, specialist modules, and industry-linked projects, you’ll develop the skills to tackle real-world challenges and shape a sustainable future.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences | Department: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences | Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year | Study mode: full-time; placement year option | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Chemical engineering addresses some of the world’s most pressing challenges: clean energy, safe water, life-saving medicines, sustainable food systems, and advanced materials for modern technology. Combining science, creativity, and problem-solving, chemical engineers design and optimise the processes that underpin daily life.

Career pathways

With a BEng in Chemical Engineering, you will become a well-rounded graduate with skills to pursue a career in areas such as: Process Engineer : Optimising refinery or pharmaceutical production systems. Environmental Engineer : Designing industrial waste treatment or carbon reduction processes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBC in three A levels including C in Maths or Physics. Also required: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below). BTEC: DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Engineering (including named pathways). IB Diploma: 554 in three Higher Levels including 4 in Maths (any) or Physics, or 29 points including 4 in Higher Level Maths (any) or Physics. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with international or placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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