BEng Chemical Engineering

Entry Requirements

UCAS Code: H803

Typical offer level

• A Level: BBB-ABB
• BTEC National Diploma: DDD in relevant National Diploma
• IB: 32 points (including Chemistry at Higher Level)

Specific subject requirements:

• A Level: Chemistry required, Maths preferred but not essential
• GCSE: Maths Grade C and English Grade C
• A suitable combination of two A Level and two AS Level subjects may be accepted

Curriculum

Years 1

• Basic Mathematics
• Fundamental Mathematics
• Introduction to Separation Processes
• Design
• Process and Product Design
• Introduction to Transfer Processes
• Health, Safety and the Environment
• Molecular Structure for Engineers
• Kinetics for Chemical Engineers
• Molecular Transformations for Engineers
• States of Matter
• General and Introductory Chemistry
• Transition Mathematics for Engineers
• Mathematics for First Year Engineers

Year 2

• Process Design
• Transfer Processes
• Process Control and Instrumentation
• Separation Processes
• Process Simulation
• Reaction Kinetics
• Chemical Engineering Laboratory
• Engineering Materials 1
• Energy Supply
• Introduction to Business

Year 3 - Optional placement year

See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.

Final Year

• Process Economics and Loss Prevention
• Advanced Process Design
• Sustainability Project
• Reaction Engineering II
• Process and Pollution Control
• Advanced Separation Processes
• Advanced Transfer Processes
• Innovation Management
• Energy Efficiency
• Introduction to Nuclear Power