The BEng (Hons) in Chemical Engineering (with placement year) is shaped by the ongoing needs of industry, while focusing on the traditional disciplines of oil, gas and petrochemical production.
You’ll get the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to operate in a range of industry sectors, learning in a research-informed, multidisciplinary environment.
Your studies will give you a deep understanding of fundamental and advanced technical principles such as:
- fluid mechanics
- thermodynamics
- mass and heat transfer
- chemical reactions
- process control
- safety, health and environment
You’ll also gain practical experience with analytical tools, and the competencies required to apply this knowledge in industry.
The placement year in industry enables you to build contacts whilst developing your skills and professional confidence.
Chemical Engineering at Bradford has extensive links to industry. Our Lecturers are actively working on research projects with industry, with recent research projects linked to leading pharmaceutical, oil, gas, petrochemical and advanced material engineering companies.
Depending on your level of progress, transfer to our MEng programme is possible at the end of either your first or second year. The MEng programme involves an additional academic year of more in-depth study.
Chemical Engineering received 94% overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2017.
**Professional accreditation**
This course is accredited by the IChemE.
The accreditation will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
**Rankings**
Chemical Engineering at the University of Bradford is ranked 5th in the UK in the Guardian University League Table 2021.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Design, Build and Test (core)
Mathematical Methods and Applications (core)
Electronics and Mechanics (core)
Engineering Materials (core)
Thermofluids (core)
Computer Aided Engineering (core)
Year 2
Further Engineering Mathematics and Statistics (core)
Mass Transfer Operations (core)
Reaction Engineering (core)
Chemistry for Engineers (core)
Transport Processes (core)
Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics (core)
Year 3
Chemical Engineering Design Project (core)
Control Engineering (core)
Process Design (core)
Reliability & Safety Engineering (core)
Sustainable Energy (optional)
Project Management and Six Sigma (optional)
Petroleum Engineering (optional)
Course Details – Assessment Method
Most modules use a mixture of formal lectures, practical lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Some modules involve supervised group work, usually with an assigned academic staff member for each group. All modules require students to undertake independent study, supported through distance learning technologies such as our Virtual Learning Environment. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide further direction for students to undertake this work, and regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the courses provide opportunities for further guidance for learners. Assessments for modules mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab tests and written exams, with all forms being well represented throughout all years of the course across all modules.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Chemical Engineers, Institution of
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:
B56
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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
112 UCAS points to include Maths and Chemistry at grade C
112 UCAS tariff points to include GCE Advanced Level Mathematics and Chemistry at Grade C and GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/grade 4 or equivalent.
112 UCAS tariff points to include Advanced Higher grade D in Maths and Chemistry plus SQA Credit standard grade / Intermediate 2 at grade 3 in English or SQA National 5 grade C in English.
112 UCAS tariff points to include 12 Level 3 Maths credits at Merit and 12 Level 3 Chemistry credits at Merit. Applicants should be studying an Access to HE in Science or Engineering.
112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level Maths and Chemistry at grade 5 plus Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English.
No BTECs acceptable on their own.
Acceptable subjects: Any Engineering plus GCE Advanced Level Chemistry:
BTEC Extended Diploma (2010): To include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians module (Unit 28) at Merit plus GCE Advanced Level Chemistry at Grade C.
BTEC National Extended Diploma (2016): To include Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Unit 7) and Further Engineering Mathematics (Unit 8) at Merit plus GCE Advanced Level Chemistry at Grade C.
112 UCAS tariff points to include five Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Maths and Chemistry at grade H1 and Ordinary Level English at grade O4.
The University welcomes applications from students with a wide range of qualifications from the UK and overseas, including combinations of qualifications. To check whether your qualifications meet the entry requirements for this course, please contact the University.
English language requirements for International and EU applicants:
The standard University requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent). However, if you require a Tier 4 (student) visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.
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Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
EU
20118.0
Year 1
International
20118.0
Year 1
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Richmond Road
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