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BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering at University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

IChemE-accredited BEng (Hons) in chemical engineering taught at the Springfield campus. It covers process analysis, thermodynamics, fluid flow, reaction engineering, process simulation and control, and culminates in a team chemical plant design project.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027  |  Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers energy and material balances, thermodynamics, fluid flow, organic chemistry and engineering materials. Year 2 covers reaction engineering, transport processes, process modelling and simulation, and system dynamics and control. Year 3 includes environmental engineering, safety, green energy and a year-long 40-credit Design Project.

Career pathways

Process design engineer, chemical plant design engineer and product development engineer in energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing and sustainability; every student is guaranteed a professional placement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above (GCSE short courses not accepted), or an acceptable equivalent. PLUS EITHER 80 UCAS points including a Level 3 qualification in Mathematics and another subject in Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Further Mathematics, Electronics, Computing, ICT or Engineering (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking); A Levels grades CDD including Mathematics at grade C and another of those subjects; BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma grade MMP in an Engineering subject including Mathematics; BTEC L3 Diploma grade DM in an Engineering subject including Mathematics; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, minimum 45 at Level 3, 80 UCAS point equivalence) in an Engineering subject including Mathematics. T Levels are not accepted. Applicants usually need at least two years of post-GCSE study; mature applicants without this may be considered where they have relevant work experience. English language requirements apply to international applicants.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

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