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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H810
Chemical Engineering
University of AberdeenAberdeen, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MEng (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 5-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 Transport Phenomena
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Process Design and Optimisation
Separation Processes and Purification
Process Control and Instrumentation
Sustainable Manufacturing and Environmental Engineering
UCAS Code:H810
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Three A Levels at BBB with to include Mathematics and Chemistry and either Physics, Design & Technology, or Engineering. GCSE English at a Grade C also required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 Points including Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at HL (6 or above) and English at Standard Level. |
| UCAS Points | 114 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£24,800
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£124,000
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
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
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