BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

On this course, you’ll learn to design and operate processes that make fuels, medicines, plastics, food, and advanced materials. You’ll explore energy production and sustainable manufacturing while gaining hands-on skills to tackle real-world challenges in cutting-edge industries.

Department: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules listed across the course include Chemical Engineering Principles, Fundamental Science and Skills, Engineering with Living Systems, Thermo and Fluid Dynamics, Mathematics (Chemical), Process Control, and later options such as Transport Phenomena, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Career pathways

Employment skills and personal development are built in from day one. You’ll gain practical and technical experience in process design, optimisation, and industrial problem-solving, working in labs and on our pilot plant, and analysing data with industry-standard tools. In later years, you’ll apply these skills to larger projects and your dissertation, developing the research, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities that employers value most.

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Entry requirements

Standard offer (2027-28 entry) - A-levels: AAA, including Maths and a science or technology subject. A-levels plus a fourth Level 3 qualification: AAB, including Maths and a science or technology subject + A in the EPQ. International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science, and A in the Extended Essay. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering or Applied Science (including Biomedical Science, Analytical & Forensic Science and Physical Science streams) + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma: DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level: Distinction in the relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + Advanced Higher/s: AAABB + AA in Maths and a science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A-levels: A + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject. Access to HE Diploma: Award of the 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 + A in A Level Maths. Other requirements: 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); 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. Access Sheffield contextual offer: A-levels AAB. English language for international applicants: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification. Applications are made through UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard annual undergraduate tuition fee for new home students; reduced for year abroad/placement years. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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