Develop a combination of technical knowledge and professional skills in chemical engineering by completing real-world projects, preparing for a career in green and sustainable industries.
Become a professional chemical engineer from day one.
Learn by completing applied and industry-led projects from the very start.
Explore mass and energy balances, thermodynamics, process safety and reaction engineering.
Engage in sustainability-related projects such as hydrogen and carbon capture.
Gain hands-on practical and lab skills to support your technical understanding.

On this course you’ll build your knowledge of key chemical engineering topics through practical and project-based learning – with an emphasis on solving industrial challenges. You’ll gain the skills and experience to design safe, sustainable and economically viable industrial plants and processes, becoming a chemical engineer with essential skills in our society.

Work placements

During your studies, you’ll be encouraged to take advantage of our second and third year placement opportunities. This gives you valuable real-world experience, meaning you’ll be fully prepared for your future career.

Networking opportunities

In your first year you’ll gain an insight into the role of professional engineering institutes and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Representatives and local members of the IChemE will be able to answer your questions on professional body memberships, allowing you to develop contacts and build your network.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

With online resources, industry-standard facilities and exceptional learning environments, you’ll be supported at every step. Throughout your studies you’ll gain highly-valued skills, knowledge and professional behaviours. By undertaking individual and group projects, you’ll learn how to solve industry-related problems using creativity, critical thinking, teamwork and communication.

You learn through

• group projects
• individual projects
• lectures and tutorials
• practical laboratory work
• computer-based learning using industry-standard software

This course prepares you for a career in

• pharmaceuticals
• oil and gas
• food manufacturing
• renewable and bio-energy
• consultancy

Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for

• Atkins
• British Glass
• Envirogen Water Technologies
• National Grid
• Oil and Gas Corrosion

 

UCAS points

• 112-120

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications including mathematics and either physics or chemistry subjects. For example:

• BBC at A Level including relevant subjects.
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a relevant subject.
• A combination of qualifications which must include relevant subjects and may include AS levels and EPQ

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

• English Language at grade C or 4
• Maths at grade C or 4

• Foundation - pass from the Extended Degree Programme Engineering and Mathematics, dependent on academic performance

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

We will make an offer to all applicants likely to achieve or better these entry requirements.

We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.

Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

 

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Chemical Engineering Fundamentals	40	Coursework Exam
Chemical Engineering Mathematics	20	Coursework
Chemistry, Materials And Employability For Chemical Engineers	20	Coursework
Practical Chemical Engineering	40	Coursework Practical

 

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Chemical Engineering Principles	40	Coursework Exam
Chemical Reaction Engineering & Thermodynamics	20	Coursework
Process Modelling And Control	20	Coursework
Sustainable Chemical Engineering	40	Coursework Practical

 

Year 3 Optional modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Individual Design Project	40	Coursework
Particle Processing And Applications	20	Coursework
Reactor Design	20	Coursework Exam
Sustainable Design Project	40	Coursework