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    Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    University of Sheffield

    University of Sheffield

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    United Kingdom, Sheffield

    University RankQS Ranking
    105

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    H811

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines24-Sep-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,570  / year(s)
    Next Intake 24-Sep-2026

    Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

    About

    Course description

    Why study this course?

    World-class facilities, practical training

    Experience our industrial-scale equipment for energy, pharmaceutical engineering and biological engineering. This is all part of the Diamond Pilot Plant, which includes a first ever UK university powder processing line.

    Pursue your dream career

    We’ve embedded employability throughout our course, and our dedicated chemical engineering employability team runs a careers and employability conference every year. Previous speakers have come from companies including Nestlé, Pepsico, GTC, and Reckitt.

    Chemical Engineering Society

    ChemEngSoc is one of many societies in engineering alone which offer a chance to make friends with similar academic interests and be part of a supportive community. ChemEngSoc offers fun socials like board game nights, as well as academic trips.

    Become a skilled chemical engineer with real-word experience, working to solve the myriad challenges facing humanity, from sustainable manufacturing to clean energy.

    From food to energy and pharmaceuticals, chemical engineering is embedded in many different sectors, and this course gives you the skills and contacts for a huge range of careers.

    We emphasise learning through practical experience. That means lab work, projects and open-ended problem-solving. Our state-of-the-art pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn by experimenting with large-scale process equipment. In fact, hands-on experience of using industry standard equipment is integrated throughout the course.

    And we’ll teach you how to work in an increasingly digitised manufacturing sector, including computer modelling.

    Along with a fascinating variety of core and optional modules, you’ll have the option to either study abroad for a year or spend a year working in industry, gaining real-world experience and connections.

    In your third year, you'll take part in a design project to create a real-world process in its entirety. The design projects recreate what chemical engineers do in the real world, bringing together everything you’ve learned into one project and preparing you for your first step into the industry.

    All that academic study will then be put into context with a year-long industry placement. While placements are not guaranteed and are your responsibility to source, you’ll receive plenty of advice and support from our dedicated Industrial Placement Year team.

    Links with companies such as Siemens, AstraZeneca and Nestlé make Sheffield an excellent choice.

    We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

    Standard offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAA
    including Maths and a science or technology subject

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAB including Maths and a science or technology subject + A in a relevant EPQ
    International Baccalaureate
    36 with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in a relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    AAABB + AA in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    A + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths
    Other requirements
    • Science and Technology subjects include: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering)

    • Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

    Access Sheffield offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAB
    including Maths and a science or technology subject

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAB including Maths and a science or technology subject + A in a relevant EPQ
    International Baccalaureate
    34 with 6, 5 (in any order) in Higher Level Maths and a science
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering or Applied Science + B in A Level Maths
    T Level
    Distinction in a relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers
    AABBB + AB in Maths and a science
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 9 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths
    Other requirements
    • Science and Technology subjects include: Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering)

    • Relevant T Level subjects include: Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing & Control; Digital Production, Design & Development; or Design & Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

    English language requirements |

    You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

    If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduate careers

    School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

    Our graduates work in sectors including chemicals, consumer goods, oil and gas, consultancy, pharmaceuticals, energy, water, food and drink, materials, process plant and equipment, biotechnology and the nuclear industry.

    We produce chemical engineers equipped to work in industrial teams designing and operating new processes. Our recent graduates are working for global companies including BASF, Cargill, Johnson Matthey, GlaxoSmithKline, BOC, Shell, EDF, Total Lindsey and Sellafield.

    Your career aspirations won’t just be given to you – you have to make important decisions yourself and find out what makes you tick

    Daniel Smith MEng Chemical Engineering with Biotechnology

    Dan is working for Wood Plc, a consultancy (primarily oil and gas) company, as a Process Engineering Assistant.  The breadth of modules covered on the course and the ability to specialise was one of the reasons Dan chose Sheffield. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,570 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng

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