Chemical Engineering (with foundation year) - BEng (Hons)

Studying in Hull puts you at the heart of the chemical engineering industry, with big names like BP, SmithNephew and INEOS on our doorstep. You’ll train to apply science to the processes used to change materials into useful products: food and drink, fertilisers, pharmaceuticals, energy and fuel. Boost your employability by training at CATCH, the £12m, internationally recognised training facility for the Centre for Assessment of Technical Competency Humber. You’ll experience life as a chemical engineer, using equipment and identifying hazards. The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. It’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist area. When you successfully complete it, you can transfer seamlessly into the full degree programme. How we’ve ranked 1st in the UK for Value Added. (The Guardian University Rankings, 2027) 5th in the UK for Satisfied with Feedback (The Guardian University Rankings, 2027) Joint 9th in the UK for Student Satisfaction (The Complete University Guide, 2027) Why study at Hull You’re entering Chartered territory: Our degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), and puts you on the pathway to Chartered Engineer status. High-tech facilities at the heart of UK industry: Take advantage of our virtual control room, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis labs, located in the geographical home of 350 engineering and process companies. Learn by getting hands on: Experience real-world chemical engineering through practical training, simulations and industry-focused projects. Where could this take you Industry giants sponsor our third-year design project – think Croda, Cristal and BP Acetyls – putting you on their recruitment radar. You’ll be learning in Britain’s energy estuary, and graduates have taken up roles with Associated British Foods, Siemens, Croda and INEOS. Thanks to our accreditations, you can also build your network and employability with free membership of IChemE and the Energy Institute.