Overview
Chemical engineers are very much at the forefront of working to improve the quality of our lives. Chemical engineering is a challenging and fascinating profession with extensive career opportunities. As a chemical engineer you will combine a detailed knowledge of chemistry with an understanding of engineering principles in order to design, construct and operate chemical process plants.
Career Prospects
In addition to the traditional oil and chemical-based industries, you will be well equipped to go into a wide range of careers including food production, pollution control, environmental protection, energy conservation, waste recovery and recycling, medical science, health and safety, alternative energy sources, resource conservation, research, management and consultancy.
The Chemical Engineering (Hons) course at the Aston University graduates have a strong record of finding suitable positions, reflecting the fact that the UK is a major contributor to the global chemical industry. Our graduates have found lucrative graduate engineering/consultancy positions with companies including: Procter and Gamble, Stone and Webster, BP, ExxonMobil, Kodak, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Unilever, AMEC, British Energy, Kappa, Mowlem, BT, Corus and Pfizer.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
- Sustainability, Design and Build
- Process and Product Design
- Introduction to Transfer Processes
- Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
- Physical Chemistry for Engineers
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Professional Skills for Engineers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Chemical Engineering View 142 other Masters in Chemical Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- ABB-BBB to include Chemistry and Maths at minimum Grade B
- Extended Diploma and National Extended Diploma (any subject): DDM, plus 2 A levels in Chemistry and Mathematics at minimum Grade B
- 31 points overall and above with 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects including Chemistry and Maths at Grade 5
- English Grade C/4 and Maths Grade C/4
Tuition Fee
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International
19800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19800 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
- UK students During placement year: £ 1,250
- International/EU students During placement year:£2,500
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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