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Chemical Engineering

The University of Bath
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Develop the technical and professional skills to pursue a range of careers as a chemical engineer and more. This course is closed to applications from Home students for September 2026 entry. We are still accepting applications from Overseas students.

Develop the technical and professional skills to pursue a range of careers as a chemical engineer and more. Our course introduces you to the core principles and practices of chemical engineering. It develops your professional skills in engineering, mathematics, science, information technology, research, design, communication and management.

Through lectures and practical lab sessions, you’ll learn how to gather and assess data to develop industrial strategies. You’ll explore new technologies and gain a comprehensive understanding of process design. Your studies will give you the confidence to critically apply scientific and engineering knowledge.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts35%
176-191 pts25%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
baccalaureate5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
85%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,500
After 15 months
£37,500
3 years on
£49,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support92%
Well organised100%
Learning resources98%
Student community94%
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Where this degree can lead
Industrial and Production EngineerLift TechnicianCivil Engineering TechnicianAutomotive EngineerElectro-Mechanical TechnicianLaser Operator
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Bath's own site.
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