UWS Clearing

Chemical Engineering

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
MEng (Hons) – 5 years full-time, 6 years full-time (sandwich) / BEng (Hons) – 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich)

LOCATION:
Paisley

START DATE:
September 2023

UCAS CODE:
MEng: H811 / BEng: H810

About the course

Establish your career in the chemical and process industries with UWS’s BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering.

Combining theoretical study, practical experience and group projects, you’ll develop the essential skills demanded by employers in the chemical engineering and processing industries.

This course offers excellent job prospects and the potential to help create a sustainable planet.

With regular guest lectures from experienced industry professionals and access to world-class process simulation tools and laboratories, you’ll develop the hands-on knowledge and expertise to help create a sustainable planet.

  • The degree will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the core chemical engineering principles and the skills to operate as an effective chartered chemical engineer.
  • With access to industry-standard laboratories and process simulation tools, including Aspen Suite and Ansys Fluent, you’ll develop the practical skills sought after by employers.
  • This BEng (Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council*.

*BEng Hons only.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

MEng (Hons) – Year 1 entry only

  • Scottish Highers: AABB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Chemistry plus SQA Nat5 / SQA Intermediate 2 / Standard Grade (Credit) English (Grade B)
  • A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Chemistry
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H3 including Maths and Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points

BEng (Hons)

  • Scottish Highers: BCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Chemistry
  • A levels: DDD (72 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Chemistry
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 including Maths and Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points
  • Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM BBB
BEng (Hons)
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, Chemistry and Physics
  • A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, Chemistry and Physics
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points 
  • SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Chemical Engineering
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM

BEng (Hons)

  • SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Chemical Engineering (for SQA HND, including Maths for Engineering 3) or Chemical Process Technology

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.