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Chemical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

The BEng programme gives you a sound understanding of both the chemical and process engineering fundamentals that you need to become a professional engineer. In addition to a grounding in science, maths and engineering, our students acquire practical abilities that are highly sought after by industry.

The BEng in Chemical Engineering is a four-year degree which can include an additional 5th year of study, resulting in the programme becoming a more advanced MEng degree. You will choose which route to follow at the end of your 4th year, giving you the flexibility to decide which degree best suits your career ambitions.

Final year BEng students undertake a group-based design project that consolidates the subjects taught across the programme.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including Maths and Chemistry at B plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Maths and Chemistry at B plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths and Chemistry at AB or BA plus 4 Highers at AABB.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BEng Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H800

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Chemical Engineering

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy