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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)

University of Chester

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UCAS CODE 8H15

Lead the way in the effort to make the world a cleaner, safer and more sustainable place as you explore the engineering challenges behind many of our modern technologies on this accredited course.Chemical engineers develop innovative processes to turn raw materials into useful products such as fuels, plastics, foods and medicines. On this course you will learn the key set of chemical engineering principles and understand how to use them for a huge range of applications, such as eliminating ...Read More

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
61st
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
30th

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
SEP-24
Full Time
3 Years

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

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A level
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The Department requires the following: Chemistry and Maths (both at grade B)

Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
Source: HESA, 2018

DATA SOURCE: HESA

Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni

Chemistry
100%
Mathematics
99%
Physics
53%
Biology
26%
General Studies
5%

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Channel Islands Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
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The University of Chester is spread across several sites in and around the cathedral city of Chester, which sits in the northwest of England close to the Welsh border. The uni has more than 180 years of history, with roots dating back to 1839, and now offers undergraduate students over 300 single and combined honours degrees to choose from. Subject areas include art & design, psychology, tourism, science, law and languages, to name a few. Courses are focused on the application of knowledge and skills to the real world, allowing graduates to engage with national and global topics and industries after their studies. Students can also benefit from the Citizen Student Strategy, which has been designed to inspire individuals and provide opportunities to build towards an exciting future.

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University of Chester

Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away

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Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Chester Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)
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