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BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended)

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Chemical Engineering (Extended)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
K0509
Median salary
£40,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 81%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 66%
  • Academic support: 71%
  • Organisation and management: 62%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 67%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 35%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 14%
  • London: 43%
  • South East: 29%
  • South West: 5%
  • Scotland: 1%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 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.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £54,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.

What do graduates of BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich do next?

75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.

Is BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) 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.

Does BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BEng Chemical Engineering (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.