About the course
This Foundation Year provides an introduction to mathematics, mechanics, computer programming, electricity and electronics, and the principles of engineering. This 4-year chemical engineering degree fully meets the educational requirements for chartered engineer status. Demand is high for chemical engineering graduates. You’ll have excellent job prospects in sectors such as food, energy, pharmaceuticals and biochemical, and you’ll be one step ahead in your career as a chartered engineer. The course focuses on sustainable chemical engineering. You'll graduate with the skills to go straight into the workplace and help the world transition to a more sustainable future.Chemical engineering is a multi-disciplinary branch of engineering that focuses on using chemicals and materials to design sustainable processes and giving them practical applications in the real world. This course has a particular emphasis on employability, sustainability and design. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Duration: 6 Year(s)Fees: Not available
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Entry requirements for University of Southampton
International Baccalaureate A typical offer for the IB is 32 points overall, including 5 points in Standard or Higher Level Mathematics or Maths Studies*. Please note that we cannot accept subjects that make you eligible for entry to your chosen course. *We will accept either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation and Mathematics: Analysis and approaches from the new IB Maths courses
A-Level requirements
Our offer for students who have studied A-levels is typically ABB.
BTEC Extended Diploma
Applicants must study one of these BTEC Extended Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering / Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical/ Electronic Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering. No other BTEC subjects will be accepted.
A typical BTEC offer is DDD overall, plus Distinctions in Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians units or Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Engineering Mathematics units.
GCSE
Applicants must hold Grade B/6 in GCSE Mathematics and Grade C/4 in GCSE English language. Applicants below this GCSE standard will not be considered.
This GCSE requirement is in addition to studying a Level 3 qualification, such as A levels, Access course, BTEC National Extended Diploma etc.
IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each band, or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University
TOEFL iB (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - 92
English language requirements
6.5
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Southampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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