Chemical Engineering
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 41,126 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Chemical Engineering

    About

    Study with us

    • industry-sponsored scholarship opportunities
    • study abroad in Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada and South East Asia
    • opportunity to undertake your final-year project in industry
    • professional accreditation by the Institution of Chemical Engineers

    Why this course?

    Chemical engineers play a vital role in finding solutions to 21st century challenges, such as providing people with clean water, medicines, food and fuel.

    Our graduates design and operate industrial processes that turn raw materials into valuable products, minimising their environmental impact.

    What you’ll study

    The first year of study focuses on the basic principles and fundamentals of chemical engineering.

    In second year, you'll study core chemical engineering areas such as process analysis and statistics, fluid flow and heat transfer and safety.

    The third year of study include areas such as reactors, biochemical engineering and materials and processes.

    For BEng students, the final year of study includes particle technology, multiphase systems and process control. The second semester is entirely devoted to the chemical engineering design project.

    Course overview

    Our students tell us why they love studying Chemical Engineering.

    We have a lot of very good lecturers who know a lot about their topics and are good at explaining the concepts from their point of view.

    Samira Anker

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Highers

    Standard entry requirements*:

    AAAAB

    (Maths A, Chemistry B, Physics B)

    Minimum entry requirements**:

    ABBB or BBBBB

    (Maths, Chemistry and Physics)

    A Levels

    Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB
    Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB

    (Maths & Chemistry or Physics)

    International Baccalaureate

    Year 1 entry: 36-32

    (Maths HL5, Physics HL5, Chemistry HL5)

    Year 2 entry: 38-34

    (Maths HL6, Physics 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 students

    View the entry requirements for your country.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.

    Additional information
    • deferred entry is accepted
    • SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics
    • both IB Higher Level Mathematics pathways are accepted

    Undergraduate

    Students who have studied the Tawjihiyya/Thanawiya General School Certificate are eligible for entry via a foundation programme from the ISC. Students that have studied an International Qualification such as A Levels, IB Diploma, French Bac or the American High School system should check the relevant country.

    Postgraduate

    A good degree from a recognised Higher Education Institution is acceptable for postgraduate study at Strathclyde. Our applications are judged on a case-by-case basis and can vary depending on the course. As a guide, we normally consider a GPA of 2.8 out of 4 and 3.8 out of 5.

    English Program Requirements

    We accept a number of English language tests as proof of proficiency in English. IELTS is the most widely available. Information on this can be found on the British Council Website.

    Our current standard requirements are:

    • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
    • Faculty of Engineering (Undergraduate only): IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

    Some degree programmes have different English language requirements to the above so please check each individual course page for details.

    Other English language tests may be acceptable and you can find these here:

    If you have a qualification not listed, you should contact our Recruitment & International Office for advice.

    Career

    Careers

    Chemical engineers are among the best-rewarded engineers globally, and work across all sectors of industry from energy and foods to pharmaceuticals and medicine, as well as branching out into other areas such as finance and management.

    The department works closely with the University Careers Service through every year of our course, to support students in building excellent employability skills and portfolios of experience.

    Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city

    Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.

    Life in Glasgow

    Fee Information

    Fees & funding

    All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.

    Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.

    All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

    Annual revision of fees

    Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.

    Tuition Fee
    41,126 / year

    Chemical Engineering

    University of Strathclyde

    University of Strathclyde

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Glasgow