Chemical and biochemical engineers play an important part in determining our standard of living and quality of life. Their activities effect chemical and physical changes to assist the acquisition, use, re-use and ultimate disposal of our natural resources.
Part-time study: N/A
Chemical Engineering at Swansea has received the ‘Excellent’ teaching quality rating in the national Teaching Quality Assessment.
Our schemes provide knowledge of physical, chemical and biological processes and encourage development of the analytical and creative skills necessary for the economic and safe design, safe operation and management of process facilities.
We welcome applications from international students to either level 1 or 2. Those who have completed an equivalent Level 1 accredited scheme in Chemical Engineering with a minimum score of 55% will be eligible for direct entry to Level 2 of the BEng schemes with the option to transfer to the MEng scheme at Level 3.
BEng: ABB-BBB at A level (including Mathematics and Chemistry), or 32 at IB (including at least 4 at HL Mathematics and Chemistry).
MEng: AAA -AAB at A level (including Mathematics and Chemistry), or 34 at IB (including at least 5 at HL Mathematics and Chemistry).
If you do not have these qualifications, you can consider applying for the Integrated Foundation Year scheme, H101.
Students with industrial experience and qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International student entry criteria can be found here www.swansea.ac.uk/international/apply/
If you are applying for Level Two (second year) entry, in order to be considered, you will need to have already covered the topics offered in Swansea at Level One in a certified qualification, with a high overall score.
Home and EU students – The School of Engineering is offering 19 £3,000 scholarships per year, click here for further information
International students - Click here for further information.
Swansea has an enviable reputation when it comes to promoting research and our facilities are world-class. The admissions tutor can provide you with detailed information on the varied research facilities available to you for this course.
All of our degrees are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineerings (IChemE) as the first step towards professional recognition as a Chartered Engineer. www.icheme.org.uk
Assessment is normally through a combination of examination and course work, however, you should contact the admissions tutor of your course for detailed information on assessment.
Information regarding dates and times for Enrolment can be found on the Student Records webpages.
Applications should be made through UCAS.
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