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Chemical Engineering

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Chemical engineers have a crucial role in addressing challenges within our world. As the population grows, we need to create processes that convert raw materials into products in an efficient, safe and sustainable way.

You will focus on changing the chemical, biochemical and physical state of raw materials. Chemical engineers are vital to key industries such as food and drink and energy.

As well as chemical engineering, you will focus on process design. This will include process and plant design, starting from year one of your programme.

Throughout the duration of your degree, you will learn the fundamental skills needed to enter the engineering profession. You will also develop transferable skills:

  • Project management

  • Business management

  • Finance

  • Analytics

  • Teamwork

Our course offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid industrial placement and/or study abroad.

This degree has been accredited by the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Modules

You will share the same first year across the department - developing knowledge of the engineering fundamentals, science and design.

At the end of year one you can elect to transfer to any of the courses offered by the department.

In year three, in addition to advanced modules, you will undertake an industry-focused group design project, which simulates a commercial environment and will allow you to develop and demonstrate valuable skills for your future career as a professional chemical engineer.

In year four, you will be able to specialise by choosing modules that suit your own interests and career path. You will also undertake a research and development project, giving you first-hand experience in cutting-edge research and advanced design practices.

Through lectures, group study and tutorials combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H800
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H800
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

including Mathematics and including one of Chemistry or Physics. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Citizenship Studies.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject including Distinctions in Engineering Principals, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 36 credits M: 9 credits P: 0 credits

To include Distinctions in 15 Mathematics credits and 15 Distinctions in Engineering/Science credits. Applications are assessed on an individual basis.

Scottish Higher - AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D

and A Level Mathematics grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

and A Level grades AA including Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry.

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

or 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics.

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1

including Mathematics and one of Chemistry or Physics

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% or 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 85% or 8.5 in either Chemistry or Physics.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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