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Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng, University of Sheffield

the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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MEngFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per year 0

About Chemical Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year, MEng - at University of Sheffield

You'll study in Sheffield for your first three years, learning about the design and operation of processes for making products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, food and materials for high technology industries. You'll also learn about the production and use of energy.

Our graduates work across all fields of chemical engineering, including biological and pharmaceutical engineering and are and are well-equipped for a future in digital manufacturing.

We place significant emphasis on learning through practical experience. You'll develop practical skills and build up experience through lab work, projects and open-ended problem-solving.

Our pilot plant gives you the chance to apply what you learn in lectures and labs on larger scale process equipment through hands-on experimentation. This unique facility is designed to prepare you for the challenges of industry.

Between years three and four you'll go on an engineering placement in industry. You'll grow your network, put your academic studies into context and get to grips with working practice in industry, all improving your skills and making you more employable.

You'll be supported in finding your placement with help from the departmental careers team and the faculty employability team.

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We are accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

AAA
including Maths and a science or technology subject

A Levels + additional qualifications: AAB, including Maths and a science or technology subject + A in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
BTEC Diploma: DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A in A Level Maths
Scottish Highers: + 2 Advanced Highers AAABB + AA in Maths and a science
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels: A + AA in Maths and a science or technology subject
Access to HE Diploma: Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in a relevant subject, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and science units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths

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Other requirements
  • Science and Technology subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Physics, and Design & Technology (including Textiles, Food Production, Product Design, Systems and Control Technology, and Design Engineering)

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