ChemicalEngineeringBEng Honours

UCAS code H8103 Years

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ChemicalEngineeringBEng HonoursUCAS code H8103 Years

We'll teach you the theory and practicalapplication of chemical engineering, includinghow to use industrial apparatus in our veryown pilot plant.

Our professionally accredited BEng Honours degree is thebroadest ranging of our degrees.

It will equip you with knowledge and skills across the fullspectrum of chemical engineering topics - such asthermodynamics, plant design and process control -allowing you to keep your career options open.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and rankingAt Newcastle you'll join a School of Engineering with along-standing reputation for teaching quality and studentsupport.

Professional accreditation*

AccreditationsAll of our degrees are accredited by:

• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)• Institute of Measurement and Control

IChemE accreditation means employers will recognise thequality of your degree because it meets highprofessional standards.

BEng or MEng?Both our BEng degree and specialist MEng degrees providea pathway to becoming a Chartered Chemical Engineer.This is one of the most recognisable internationalengineering qualifications.

Our MEng degrees are a direct route to becoming aChartered Engineer(CEng). You don’t need to study anymore qualifications after your degree to work towardschartered status.

Our three-year BEng degree can also lead to CharteredEngineer status. However, you’ll need to complete furtherstudy, such as an approved Master’s degree.

Find out moreFind out more about the benefits of becoming a CharteredEngineer on the Engineering Council’s website.

Find out how to obtain Chartership through IChemE onIChemE's Get Chartered website.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

What you will study

Flexible degree structureAll of our Chemical Engineering degrees (except our Industrydegree) cover the same study programme for the first threeyears. This means that transfer between our degrees(except the Industry degree) is possible up to the end ofStage 3 should you find your interests change, providing youachieve the appropriate academic standard.

Transfer to or from our Industry degree is also possible upto the end of Stage 2, providing you achieve the appropriateacademic standard.

Core curriculum (first three years)We introduce you to core engineering, maths and scienceprinciples underpinning the design of a chemical engineeringprocess plant.

You will learn everything from controlling chemical reactionrates to using specialist computer software to solvechemical and process engineering problems.

Study topics include:

• how to perform, measure, analyse and manipulatechemical reactions

• basic types of mass, heat and momentum transfer• the design criteria for heat exchangers and other plant

equipment used in process plants

In the third year you bring all this knowledge together todesign a process plant in a team.

Fourth year (MEng only)If you are studying an MEng degree, you take specialistmodules in your fourth year - see the Course Details.

Boost your employability with a work placementApply to spend 9 to 12 months on anoptional work placement between Stages 2 and 3. Youcan apply to spend your placement year with anyorganisation and will receive University support to do so.

You’ll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector,putting your learning into practice and developing yourprofessional expertise.

It will extend your degree by a year and is subject toavailability, however it isn't available if you're spending ayear studying abroad.

Find out more about Work Placements.

Study abroad

Study abroadIn your final year you complete an individual designproject and substantial research project.

With the agreement of the Degree Programme Director, youcan carry out a research project at one of our partneruniversities in Europe or worldwide. Locations includeAustralia and Singapore.

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Facilities and supportAs a chemical engineering student at Newcastle, you will joinour School of Engineering.

FacilitiesFacilities include:

• a state-of-the-art BioLab, providing access to a range ofsmall scale unit operations and the latest equipment

• a recently upgraded pilot plant laboratory• modern bench-top experimental equipment• an interactive video teaching system• high-specification fume cupboards for handling volatile

chemicals• two dedicated computing suites, running specialised

industry-standard computer software

SupportYou'll be supported by a personal tutor throughout yourdegree – an academic member of staff who can help withacademic and personal issues.

You'll also have access to a peer mentor in your first year –a fellow student who can help you settle in and answer anyquestions you have.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme(DTUS)Do you want to become a technical officer in the RoyalNavy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering andScience Group when you graduate?

This degree is approved by the Defence TechnicalUndergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interestedin a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armedforces or the Ministry of Defence.

Find out more on our Armed Forces page.

Singapore study option (international students)Working with the Singapore Institute of Technology,Newcastle University also offers a full-time BEng Honoursdegree in Chemical Engineering in Singapore. Find out moreon the School of Engineering website.

Course Details

Modules for 2017 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2017 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2018 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2018).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesCME1020 ChemistryCME1021 ThermodynamicsCME1023 Transfer ProcessesCME1025 Principles of Chemical EngineeringCME1026 Computing and Numerical MethodsCME1027 Data Analysis in Process IndustriesENG1001 Engineering Mathematics 1

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesCME2022 Separation Processes 1CME2023 Transfer Processes 2CME2024 Reactor EngineeringCME2027 Chemistry 2CME2028 Thermodynamics 2CME2029 Process Measurement, Dynamics and ControlCME2030 Chemical Engineering Laboratory ICME2031 Safety, Risk and Engineering PracticeENG2011 Engineering Mathematics II

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Work Placement (optional)

You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months on an optionalwork placement between Stages 2 and 3. You can applyto spend your placement year with any organisation andwill receive University support to do so. It will extend yourdegree by a year and is subject to availability. It isn'tavailable if you're spending a year studying abroad. Findout more on about Work Placements.

If you choose this option, you will take the following:

NCL3000 Careers Service Placement Year Module

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesCME3008 Process Control 2CME3032 Process Design and EconomicsCME3033 Separation Processes 2CME3034 Design for Process SafetyCME3035 Reactor Systems EngineeringCME3036 Process and Product EngineeringCME3039 Plant DesignCME3040 Chemical Engineering Laboratory II

Teaching and assessment

Industry-informed teachingNewcastle students graduate fully equipped with the skillsthey will need thanks to our strong links with industryexperts and focus on industry skills, including:

• problem-based learning for the first three years basedaround industrial case studies – excellent preparation forlife as a professional engineer

• lectures delivered by practising industry expertscovering issues surrounding safety management andenvironmental protection

• industry representation on our Board of Studies withdirect input into our degrees

• industry links with over 100 chemical engineeringcompanies, resulting in sponsorship and placementopportunities and plant visits

Teaching methodsWe use case-study-led teaching, so your learning hasreal-world relevance.

Teaching is through a combination of:

• lectures• tutorials• seminars• computer practice sessions• extensive practical laboratory work• group work on case studies and design projects

Assessment methodsYou'll be assessed by a range of methods depending on themodules you study, including:

• class tests• laboratory reports• multi-choice questions• project reports• oral presentations• closed book examinations• interviews

Find out moreVisit our Teaching & Learning pages to read about theoutstanding learning experience available to all students atNewcastle University

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

Advice on Maths and Science requirementsIf you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics andScience qualifications referred to in our entry requirementsby the time you need them, you may not be sure what todo.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (orequivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified inour entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1(First Year) entry of the engineering degree course inwhich you are interested

• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at Alevel (or equivalent) when you start your degree, youshould apply for the relevant degree with FoundationYear.  We may give you the opportunity to take theNewcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and theoption to start in First Year if we think that this will be thebest route for you

• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not atthe required grade, you should contact us for advice. We may decide that you could be considered forFoundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineeringcourses are not the best options for you

• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in theScience subject (if any) required, you should apply for therelevant degree with Foundation Year.

If you are still not sure, do not worry.

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help youdecide which is the best route for you.  They may thereforemake you an offer for a different course (e.g. FoundationYear entry instead of First Year entry) from the one youapply for.

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(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims toprovide the requisite mathematical skills and conceptsneeded on our engineering degree courses and to preparestudents for the modes of learning they will encounter.  Thematerials for the course are delivered electronically andinclude opportunities to practise your skills.  You study thematerials in your own time and, when you are ready, youbook your exam with the Engineering School to which youhave applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time ofbooking the exam or shortly before the date set forexamination.)

A LevelsAAA including Mathematics and Chemistry and excludingGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology,Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in thepractical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science(minimum Grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at Alevel.

Scottish QualificationsAAA at Advanced Higher including Mathematics andChemistry. Grade B in Higher Physics if not offered atAdvanced Higher.  Two Highers at the required grade (indifferent subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) mayreplace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate37 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Levelgrade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level grade5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateCandidates will normally only be considered for foundationyear entry. Applications will be considered on an individualbasis.

Access QualificationsIn relevant area of engineering or physical science. Mustinclude 45 level 3 credits at Distinction, including at least 30level 3 credits in maths and chemistry. GCSE Physics orDual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required ifPhysics not offered at a higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specificentrance requirements.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics andChemistry. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimumGrade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higherlevel.

Extended Project QualificationWe welcome applications from students offering anExtended Project and value the skills of research andindependent learning that it is designed to develop.  If youoffer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account aspart of your application profile, but we will not usuallyinclude it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

PARTNERS - A LevelsABB including Mathematics and Chemistry but excludingGeneral Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or DualAward Science (minimum Grade B or 6) required if Physicsnot offered at A level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry.Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specificentrance requirements.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Foundation YearIf you don’t have the right mathematics and/or sciencequalifications for direct entry, you can take a ChemicalEngineering Foundation Year:

• Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year BEngHonours (H814)

• Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year MEngHonours (H816)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need toprogress to one of our three- or four-year ChemicalEngineering degrees.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

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International Foundation ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a pre-sessionalcourse at INTO Newcastle University, which will help toprepare you for study on this degree course.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the Universitycampus and offers a range of courses includingthe International Foundation in Physical Sciences andEngineering.

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Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Chemical Engineering careersChemical engineers play a crucial role in many aspects ofour everyday life. They are employed across a wide range ofsectors helping with the management of resources, theprotection of the environment and the control of health andsafety procedures, while developing and managing theprocesses that make the products we desire or depend on.

Our graduates are targeted by prestigious and high-profileorganisations from sectors including pharmaceuticals,chemicals, energy, oil and gas, water, environment,biotechnology, and food and drink.

International opportunities are available for experiencedgraduates with an interest in working outside the UK. Pastgraduates have built and run plants in the Far East,operated water treatment processes in the Gulf, anddeveloped catalysts in Chicago.

Chemical Engineering is a degree that is well respected inindustry and commerce. The wide scope of the training andskills you receive in your degree studies is highly valued bymany different organisations and opens up opportunities incareers ranging from ground-breaking research andconsultancy, to business and management.

Our extensive network of industry contacts and strongpartnership with the University's Careers Service enables usto equip our students with the necessary skills andexperience to secure challenging and rewarding graduateemployment.

Find out more about the career options for ChemicalEngineering from Prospects: The UK's Official CareersWebsite.

For more information on careers in chemical engineering orindustrial sponsorship, contact:

The Institution of Chemical Engineers Telephone: 01788 578214 Website: www.icheme.org

Royal Academy of Engineering Telephone: 020 7222 2688Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may giveyou some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

95% of our 2016 UK-domiciled graduates progressedto employment or further study within six months ofgraduating.

Of our graduates who entered employment more than threequarters (78%) achieved a professional or managerialposition.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.

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Tuition Fees (UK students)

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

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If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

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