Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Known as the central science, chemistry provides a fundamental understanding of how the world works. Studying chemistry alongside chemical engineering, a branch of engineering concerned with the analysis and design of chemical processes for manufacturing purposes, could introduce you to potentially exciting career opportunities, allowing you to make an impact in a variety of fields, including pharmaceuticals and healthcare, process chemistry and food science. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Data Analysts, Graduate Managers, Health and Safety Officers, Environmental Consultants and Operations Coordinators.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates.
Why study
Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons) Unsure whether to study chemistry or chemical engineering? With our Chemical Engineering and Chemistry BSc(Hons) course, you can do both, with the curriculum split 50:50 between the two main subject areas. This course will provide you with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, with an emphasis on developing skills such as problem-solving, logical reasoning, and imaginative thinking.
Key highlights
- Curriculum split 50:50 between chemical engineering and chemistry
- Covers analysis and design of chemical processes for manufacturing
- Develops problem-solving, logical reasoning and imaginative thinking skills
- Opens routes into pharmaceuticals, healthcare, process chemistry and food science
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — to include including a grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics at…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level including grade B in A Level Maths.
- BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
- BTEC: DDD — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Data Analyst
- Graduate Manager
- Health and Safety Officer
- Environmental Consultant
- Operations Coordinator
- Process Chemist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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