Chemical Engineering
University of StrathclydeGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
If you like chemistry and maths, enjoy problem-solving and teamwork and want to apply science in a practical way, then Chemical Engineering could be the course for you.
Key highlights
- Applies chemistry and maths to practical engineering problems
- Emphasises problem-solving and teamwork skills
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: AAAB — Standard entry requirements *; Maths A and Chemistry B; Minimum entry requirements * * : BBBB (Maths and Chemistry
- A-level: ABB-BBB — Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths & Chemistry or Physics
- International Baccalaureate: 32-34 — Maths HL5, Chemistry HL5; Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Chemistry HL6
- HNC / HND — HNC/HND in Chemical Engineering or a degree in a related discipline plus relevant work experience; other qualifications may be considered; applicants with prior industry experience can enter the course at the equivalent to Year 3
- International qualifications — View the entry requirements for your country
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Careers this course leads to
- Chemical Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Process Safety Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £30,950
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Strathclyde, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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