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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H813

Chemical Engineering

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Chemical Engineering at University of Aberdeen is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Chemical engineering involves developing more sustainable ways of manufacturing the products we use every day while addressing the global challenges of climate change, energy, sustainability, and human health. Chemical engineers design processes to transform raw materials into products such as chemicals, fuels, foods and pharmaceuticals at an industrial scale safely, sustainably and cost-effectively. Chemical engineers also contribute enormously to wider society, for example, by manufacturing new drugs at affordable costs and by tackling environmental problems such as pollution and global w... International tuition fees are £24,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Chemical Engineering Fundamentals
Thermodynamics and Energy Systems
Fluid Mechanics and Unit Operations
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Separation Processes and Purification
Process Control and Instrumentation
Chemical Plant Design and Economics
Professional Engineering Practice and Sustainability
UCAS Code:H813
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

Three A Levels at BBC to include Chemistry, Maths AND Physics or Design & Technology or Engineering. Mathematics and Physics or Design & Technology or Engineering should be at Grade B. GCSE English at a Grade C also required. Entry to Year 2: Three A Levels with A in Maths and AB in Physics and Chemistry. GCSE English at a Grade C also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

32 Points including Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at HL (5 or above) and English at Standard Level. Entry to Year 2: 34 points with 6 at HL required for Maths, Chemisry and Physics and 5 in English at Standard Level.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£99,200

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£38,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,500£39,500£49,000

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
84%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
69%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Chemical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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