About the course

The year in industry is a one-year extension of the MEng Chemical Engineering degree. With help from our careers and placements team we will help you find and secure your own placement. You'll have a placement in industry for at least 38 weeks

　　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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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: GB£120,032

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Sheffield
Autumn (September), 2025	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sheffield

A Levels AAA including maths, a science or technology subject and excluding general studies and critical thinking

　　A Levels + Extended Project Qualification AAB including Maths and a science or technology subject and excluding general studies and critical thinking+A in a relevant subject

　　International Baccalaureate 36, 6 in Higher Level Maths and a science subject

　　BTEC DD in Engineering or Applied Science + A Level Maths grade A

　　Cambridge Pre-U D3 D3 D3 including Maths and a science subject

　　Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAAAB+AA including Maths and a science or technology subject in both

　　Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A+AA in Maths and a science or technology subject

　　Science subjects include: Chemistry, Design and Technology, Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Computer Science or Further Maths

　　A Level General Studies and Critical thinking not accepted

　　International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based test (IBT) - Overall score of 80 or above, with at least 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sheffield. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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