BSc Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level including a grade B in Maths and grade B in either Chemistry or Physics. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science plus an A Level in Maths at grade C. Alternatively, a DDD in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science for applicants not studying A level Maths. Alternatively, a DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering plus an A Level in Chemistry at grade C. 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 A Level. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include 21 credits in Chemistry. Merit at T Level including grade B in A Level Maths. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which must include modules in Chemistry.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Statistics, Microelectronics, and Communication & Writing. The course is divided equally between the two disciplines, and an optional supervised work placement of up to 48 weeks can be undertaken after the second year. The final year includes an independent research project requiring a thesis and oral presentation.
Modules
- Supervised Work Experience
- Research Project
- Solid-Fluid Systems and Particle Technology
- Heterocycles, Selectivity and Modern Synthesis
- Surface Science and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organometallic, Bioinorganic & Photochemistry
- Sustainable Industrial Systems
- The Reactivity and Properties of Carbon Compounds
- States of Matter, Kinetics and Thermodynamics
- Chemical Engineering Design 1
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow
- Chemical Engineering Labs and Inorganic Chemistry
- Data Handling
- Transport Processes and Unit Operations
- Coordination Complexes and Inorganic Materials
- Chemical Engineering Design 2
- Methods and Strategies in Organic Synthesis
- Physical Chemistry: Principles of Chemical Change
- Chemical and Biochemical Reaction Engineering