BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year

at Canterbury Christ Church University

• The programme begins with a foundation year covering fundamental concepts in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and academic skills to prepare for degree-level study. 
• Over the subsequent three years of the chemical engineering degree, students take core modules in areas such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, reaction engineering, process design, and process control systems. 
• Significant laboratory work and computer simulations allow students to apply theory to practical problems.
•  Professional skills like teamwork, problem-solving, and technical communication are integrated throughout the curriculum. 
• In the final year, students complete an independent research project focused on an area of chemical engineering of their choice.

Course Modules

• Fundamentals of Engineering
• General Engineering Science Skills
• Mathematics for Engineers
• Advancing Chemistry
• Advancing Biology
• Fundamentals of Physics

Important Dates

Potential students are recommended to keep checking the university's website frequently to find out when they can start applying. The website will have details about the application process reopening. Apply four to six months before the intake, and compile necessary documents using a checklist. For further help, contact UniScholars.

• To meet the minimum requirement of 64 UCAS points, a combination of qualifications such as A Levels with grades DDE, BTEC with grades MPP, and an Access course with a pass in 45 credits would be necessary.
• To apply for the standard undergraduate programme, your IELTS score should be 6.0 overall, with no section scoring less than 5.5.

Canterbury Christ Church University charges between £ 14,500/Yr to £ 16,800/yr as tuition fees for the BEng Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year programme. Students are encouraged to routinely check the university's website to keep updated on any modifications to the programme fees, as these fees undergo yearly revisions. The fees can vary depending on whether the student is a resident or from another state and whether they are enrolled as a full-time or part-time student.

This chemical engineering degree graduates are qualified for various roles across multiple industries. Common career paths include working as a process, design, or operations engineer in oil and gas, energy production, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, and environmental engineering firms. Some graduates may pursue roles in research and development for companies developing new chemical processes or products.