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Typical offer

The typical offer is likely to be:

• SQA Highers: AAAA in one sitting
• GCE A Levels: AAA in one sitting
• IB: 37 points with 555 at Higher Level

Entry requirements

SQA Highers: ABBB, or more if two sittings, to include Mathematics at Grade A and Chemistry; with Standard Grade Physics at Grade 3.

GCE A Levels: ABB required in one sitting, to include Mathematics and Chemistry; with GCSE Physics or Double Award Science at Grade C.

IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include Mathematics Higher Level at Grade 5, Chemistry Higher Level at Grade 5, plus one further Higher Level subject at Grade 5. Diploma must include Physics.

All applicants must also meet our general university entry requirements - including SQA, GCSE, or equivalent English language requirements.

• General university entry requirements
• English language requirements

Alternative qualifications

• Other UK qualifications
• Non-UK qualifications

Selection and offer making

• General University selection criteria (including contextual factors)

Entry to second year

For direct entry to second year the minimum requirements must be exceeded, including the following:

SQA Advanced Highers: AA to include Mathematics and Chemistry plus Highers at AB in two other subjects.

GCE A Levels: A*AA in one sitting to include Mathematics and Chemistry, or AAA in one sitting to include Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Chemistry.

IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include Mathematics Higher Level at Grade 6, Chemistry Higher Level at Grade 6, plus one further Higher Level subject at Grade 6. Diploma must include Physics.

Other entry pathways

Entry to many degrees in Science & Engineering is possible via other qualifications (eg HNC/D, Access, SWAP).

• See our Science & Engineering website.

Introduction

Chemical engineers are responsible for the development, design and operation of processes that produce the materials and products we all depend on. These range from processes such as the fresh water and gas supplies to our homes, to products such as polymers, fertilizers, fuels, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, paints, silicon chips, synthetic skin and many more. Chemical engineers play a leading role in new and emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, carbon capture and the production of renewable fuels, and increasingly work at the interface between engineering and the life sciences. These novel areas are reflected in the range of optional courses available to our students.

Career opportunities

A Chemical Engineering degree opens the door to a fulfilling and varied career, with many exciting opportunities for employment in technical and management roles in a wide array of industries. Many of our students gain valuable experience spending six months in industry, in the UK and worldwide, as part of their degree programme.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited as:

• Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
• Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.

What you will be studying

Structure

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• Structure of degree programme

Details

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Tuition fees

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Key Information Set

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