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University degree

Chemical Engineering

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

Surrey is among the top ranked UK universities for chemical engineering. Read about our connections to industry, facilities and chemical engineering courses. BEng (Hons) or MEng — 2026 entry Chemical Engineering Chemical engineering is the applied science of turning raw materials into everyday products.

It is also a pivotal field in driving sustainability and shaping a greener future. Our BEng and MEng Chemical Engineering degrees will inspire and challenge you to cultivate pioneering and sustainable solutions to global problems. " David Bogle, IChemE President (2022-23).

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts30%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts20%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
75% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel75%
otherHE20%
baccalaureate5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
60%
In work or further study after
70%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
100%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£33,500
3 years on
£41,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
100%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback85%
Academic support75%
Well organised84%
Learning resources86%
Student community83%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Surrey's own site.
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