About this course
Lancaster University offers MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Chemical Engineering. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £29,820 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 87. Intakes run across 2 windows (Michaelmas (October), 2026 and September, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Acceptable physical science subjects include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. GCSE Chemistry at grade B or 6 required with a HL Physics or Biology; Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers - We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects; GCSE requirements - Mathematics grade 6/B, English Language grade 4/C. Chemistry at grade 6/B required with an A level in Physics or Biology.
3. Mathematics SL grade 7 (analysis and approaches) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science
2. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in two SL Physical Sciences
1. Mathematics HL grade 6 (either pathway) plus grade 6 in a HL Physical Science
We normally require these grades: A levels - AAA. This should include Mathematics and a science subject from: Chemistry, Physics or Biology; Access to HE Diploma - Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to meet the subject requirements; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wale - We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met; BTEC Extended Diploma - Considered alongside A level Chemistry and appropriate evidence of Mathematics ability; BTEC in combination with A levels - Our typical requirement would be A level grade A plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AA plus BTEC at D, but you would also need to meet the subject requirements; International Baccalaureate - 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including either:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
