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University degree

Chemical Engineering

The University of Hull
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study our BEng Chemical Engineering degree at the University of Hull, accredited by IChemE and the Engineering Council. Apply now. From your very first year, you’ll get the chance to take part in process safety training at CATCH, one of the UK's best training facilities.

Undergraduate Course option Select an option Start date Select an option Apply now Book an open day Virtual tour Take a virtual tour Close to industry giants. Access to some of the UK’s best training facilities. A friendly, supportive department.

This is why Hull is the ideal place to study a chemical engineering degree. We’re in a region with a high concentration of process industry companies. BP, Total, Phillips 66, Smith & Nephew, Reckitt, INEOS, Centrica Storage, Croda, and many more are right on our doorstep.

Our accredited course is a recognised qualification towards Chartered Engineer status. Plus, we offer an integrated Masters (MEng) option. So a degree from Hull will open doors to even more opportunities.

Chemical engineering applies science to the design, construction and operation of processes used to change raw materials into useful everyday products. Food and drink. Pharmaceuticals.

Fertilisers. Energy. Fuels.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts30%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts5%
How they qualified
50% got in with otherHE. The rest came in a mix of ways:
otherHE50%
alevel40%
access10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
95%
Continue past first year
86%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£28,500
3 years on
£36,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
86%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching98%
Assessment & feedback93%
Academic support95%
Well organised81%
Learning resources98%
Student community93%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Hull's own site.
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