Chemical Engineering (with placement year)
UCAS Code: H802
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
AAA including Maths and at least one from Chemistry or Physics.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 Credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 45D at Level 3, including 15 credits in Maths modules and 15 credits in Chemistry and Physics based modules.
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects or a combination of the Pre-U and A levels, provided a minimum of three subjects overall are taken. We recognise the benefit of the Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) course in developing independent study and research skills. While we would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions. However, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results.
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37 (6,6,6 HL) including Maths and at least one from Chemistry or Physics at HL.
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DD plus A levels AA to include Maths and either Chemistry or Physics Preferred subjects: Applied Science, Engineering.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science or Engineering: D plus A levels AA to include Maths and either Chemistry or Physics. Preferred subjects: Applied Science, Engineering.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science or Engineering: DDD plus A level Maths at Grade A. Preferred subjects: Applied Science, Engineering.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AA including Maths and either Chemistry or Physics, plus Highers at AAB in 3 other subjects.
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
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About this course
Chemical Engineers research, develop, design or operate processes that convert raw materials into useful products or energy. They ensure this is done safely with minimum impact on the environment, adheres to all legal and ethical standards, whilst maximising profits and benefits to society.
Chemical engineers play a key role in many different industries, including food, water, energy, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, oil and gas and even finance.
Our BEng Chemical Engineering degree covers the principles of designing and operating an industrial process, including mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat transfer, chemical reactor theory, mixing and separation processes, process control, plant safety and process economics.
Our Chemical Engineering degree is predominantly based on mathematics and physical sciences, together with computing, chemistry and some biology
As well as teaching the theoretical principles and theories required to understand real processes, our BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering degree places great focus on developing the professional competence and employability of our students. From the outset, our students will carry out a wide range of supported learning activities, including experimental work, group projects and computer simulations, developing their independent learning, communication skills and confidence. We draw on our strong industrial network to invite engineers to support our teaching and provide real-world examples.. Oral and written presentations given by students help develop their confidence in communicating ideas.
Modules
For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.
Assessment methods
Students are assessed through a mixture of written exams and coursework assignments.
Coursework assignments include: laboratory reports, oral presentations, poster presentations, design reports, research papers, peer review (review fellow students’ performance) and dissertations. It's expected that for every hour you are in a structured class, you should spend two hours of your own time researching, writing up, learning work or doing set questions etc.
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Chemical Engineering
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Want to make good money from the word go? This is the degree for you! The UK has had a shortage of chemical engineers for a while now so starting salaries are very good. In fact, across the UK, only doctors and dentists bettered the average starting salary for chemical engineering graduates, with an average starting salary of around £28,000. Key sectors for chemical engineers last year included the petrochemicals, food, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, materials and consultancy industries. Their skills set also means that the finance industry likes graduates from these degrees, so there are options if you don't fancy engineering as a career. Most graduates take a longer course that leads to an MEng — which is what you need to take if you want to be a Chartered Engineer. Chemical engineers are also more likely than other engineers to take doctorates and go into research roles, so if you want to take an engineering subject but fancy a research job, this might be a good subject to take.
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