Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Sheffield, UK

Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Learn about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. Between years two and three you'll take a paid placement in the chemical engineering industry, putting your academic studies into context and making you even more employable.You'll study in Sheffield for your first two years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making a wide range of products on which everyone's standard of living depends.These include food, fuels, medicines, plastics and the basic materials for high technology industries. You'll also learn about the production and use of energy.Our graduates work across all fields of chemical engineering, including biological and pharmaceutical engineering and are and are well-equipped for a future in digital manufacturing.We place significant emphasis on learning through practical experience. You'll develop practical skills and build up experience through lab work, projects and open-ended problem solving. Industry placement

Which department am I in?

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,570.00 (33,30,791) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Sheffield Main Campus

Western Bank,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S10 2TN, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The A Level entry requirements for this course are: AAA including Maths and a science or technology subject A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification AAB including Maths and a science or technology subject + A in a relevant EPQ. International Baccalaureate 36 with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science. BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. BTEC Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths. T Level Distinction in a relevant T Level, including grade A in the core component + A in A Level Maths. Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAABB + AA in Maths and a science. Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject. Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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