BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Chemical engineering is the applied science of turning raw materials into everyday products. It is also a pivotal field in driving sustainability and shaping a greener future. Our BEng and MEng Chemical Engineering degrees will inspire and challenge you to cultivate pioneering and sustainable solutions to global problems.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS H802) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our courses combine traditional chemical engineering topics with multidisciplinary design and biochemical engineering. Course content addresses major industry challenges and issues including sustainability, clean methods of production, waste management and energy generation. You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. Year 1 core modules include Engineering Materials and Sustainability, Science Principles for Engineers, Mass and Energy Balances, Engineering Mathematics, Transferable and Laboratory Skills, Mathematics 2, Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics, Industrial and Environmental Chemistry.

Career pathways

“With the growth in green skills, and the central role engineers and technicians play in transitioning to a green economy and addressing climate change, ensuring that the sector has the skilled workforce needed to thrive is more urgent than ever.” Hilary Leevers, CEO EngineeringUK. On average, chemical engineers earn more than any other engineering discipline and graduates are consistently paid more than chemists and other scientists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level ABB-BBB. Required subjects: mathematics and chemistry. BTEC DDD-DDM. Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B. BTEC must be in a relevant subject. IB Diploma 33-32. Required subjects: Chemistry HL5/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee; placement year fee approximately 20% of UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee; placement year fees apply separately Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS H802)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

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

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