Course Summary

This course is about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. You'll also learn about the production and use of energy. We give significant emphasis to learning through practical experience. You'll develop practical skills and build up experience through lab work, projects and open-ended problem solving. Our pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn in lectures and labs on larger scale process equipment through hands-on experimentation. This unique facility is designed to prepare you for the challenges of industry. In your third year you'll take part in a process design project, which will give you the design skills you need to succeed as a chemical engineer. This course will develop your technical and research skills so that you can go on to the career of your choice.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 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: H810

Institution code: S18

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including Maths and a science or technology subject Science or 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)

plus AA in Maths and a science or technology subject at Advanced Higher

60 credits overall in a relevant subject with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 credits at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 credits at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

in a relevant EPQ plus AAB at A Level including Maths and a science or technology subject

with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science

in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths

including Maths and a science or technology subject

plus AA at A Level in Maths and a science or technology subject

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 25670.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN

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