Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study BEng

Tuition is £32,160.

The Bachelor in Chemical Engineering with Industrial Study BEng is a degree program for students who want to study chemical engineering at the University of Birmingham. This 4-year program helps students develop skills in chemical and energy engineering. The main advantage of this program is that students can spend a year in industry, which helps them gain practical experience.

In this program, students learn about chemistry and materials, transport phenomena, and process design. They also develop skills in labs and data analysis, and modeling concepts and tools. In the second year, students study advanced heat and mass transfer, reactors and catalysis, and unit operations. The program also includes an industry-linked design project in the fourth year.

Graduates of this program can work as chemical engineers, process engineers, or energy engineers. They can also work in industries such as oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, or food processing. Some potential employers include Procter & Gamble, Unilever, BP, or EDF. Students can also work as plant managers, or quality control engineers, or pursue careers in research and development.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.